Etruscan necropolises in Cerveteri in Italy
Rating: 8,3/10 (2140 votes)  The Etruscan necropolises in Cerveteri are the burials of the Etruscans located near the town of Cerveteri. On a rather vast territory, there are about a thousand graves created in the form of stone tombs and mounds dating back to 500-600 BC. In 2004, the Etruscan necropolises in Cerveteri were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Only a part of the buildings are accessible to tourists in the archaeological zone. The artifacts found during excavations are now kept in the Roman National Museum, the Louvre and the Vatican Museum. The archaeological area includes – Necropolis of Banditaccia, necropolis of Sorbo, necropolis of Monte Abatone, Cervereri and the Ancient City. We also recommend reading Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy Topic: Etruscan necropolises in Cerveteri in Italy. |
