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.
