Location
Etruscan necropolis of Tarquinia, in the Calvario area.
Period
From the 7th century BC (Orientalizing Period) to the end of the Roman Republican era (mid-1st century BC).
Accessible Hypogea
22 painted tombs, including: Tomb of the Jugglers, of the Warrior, of the Blue Demons, of the Lionesses, of the Leopards, of the Bacchants.
Significance
- A true underground picture gallery, unique in its kind
- A historical and artistic testimony to Etruscan daily life
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004
Location Details
- Located on a plateau called Monterozzi, along the Tyrrhenian coast
- Extends for 6 km (3.7 mi) in length and 3 km (1.9 mi) in width
- Areas: Calvario, Primi Archi, Secondi Archi, Scataglini, Doganaccia