Known also as Sasso del Predicatore, the Etruscan Pyramid of Bomarzo is a rock monument located in the woods of Tuscia, near Bomarzo, in the province of Viterbo. It is a large monolithic block carved with steps, platforms, and channels.

Main Features

  • Structure: two ramps of stairs carved into the rock leading to an upper platform, presumably used for ritual ceremonies.
  • Dimensions: The overall height is estimated to be around 10 meters (32.8 feet).
  • Architectural Elements: There are niches, small basins, and carved channels.

History and Discovery

Although the pyramid was already known in 1911, it remained largely neglected. In 2008, Salvatore Fosci rediscovered the site.

Piramide Etrusca di Bomarzo
Etruscan Pyramid of Bomarzo