 But there are other remains, found in many localities of the communal territory, documenting several settlements in the area in different ages.In the Serralta territory, north of San Severino, characteristic remains from the medium Palaeolithic and High Palaeolithic have been found whereas human presence in Pitino, located north-east of the town, goes back to the medium Musterianum Palaeolithic.Metallic remains with a symbolic function were found in many areas of the communal territory, documenting the uninterrupted settlement and the existence of a complex social hierarchy of the whole prehistoric era.The first significant civilization can be traced back to the Piceni, concentrated in the vicinity of Pitino.