The ancient Volcei (volcan) was founded by Pelasgi-Oenotri and was dominated by different populations since Neolithic period. Volcei developed after VII century b.C. and it was mentioned in some works by Plinius. It belonged to the 12 towns of Lucania and then it was defeated by Rome, thus becoming a Roman town (Municipium Volcentium). Hannibal stayed in Buccino when preparing his attack against Rome.

In 1300 Buccino was donated by Angevins to Count Giorgio Lamagna, who rebuilt and fortified the castle around which the modern town developed.

Then the county passed to Ferrante Caracciolo, duke of Martina and count of Buccino.

Buccino took part to Risorgimento.

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