Luigi Lineri's extraordinary stone collection challenges archaeologists

Luigi Lineri, 85, has amassed a vast collection of stones over 60 years, which he claims are prehistoric sculptures carved by early humans. His collection, housed in a converted barn in Veneto, Italy, includes stones resembling human faces, animals, and other forms. Lineri, a former nurse, began collecting in 1964 after finding a prehistoric flint. He argues that prehistoric people not only made tools but also created sculptures representing their world. His theories have been met with skepticism from archaeologists and historians, but he remains convinced of their validity. The collection is now closed to visitors. Photographer Silvia Camporesi documented Lineri and his stones for Artribune.