- Necropoli dei Monterozzi - Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the 7th century BC. and it is famous above all for the Monterozzi Necropolis, which beneath its green mounds holds over two hundred painted tombs from the pre-Roman era.\nLet yourself be guided to discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the Tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes showing the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which shows the pastimes preferred by the aristocracy of the time, the tomb of the Warrior, where the games present in the funeral rites are represented (including dances, fights between boxers and fights that inspired the gladiatorial games).
- Private Guided Tour
- Skip-the-line Access
- Tickets Included for the Necropolis
Tarquinia, the prime Etruscan city during the seventh century BC, is notably recognized for its Monterozzi Necropolis, an ancient pre-Roman cemetery hosting over two hundred illustrated tombs beneath its verdant hills.
Here, you get to wander through grand halls chiseled into the stone, mirroring Etruscan homes (Necropolis translates to ‘City of the Dead’). Witness the vibrant hues employed by the early Etruscans to illustrate landscapes, foreign animals, and snapshots of daily existence.
With our well-informed and ardent guide, you’ll uncover the mysteries of the most captivating and lovely tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, showcasing banquet imagery that reveal the remarkable autonomy of Etruscan women; the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, a depiction of traditional noble activities; the tomb of the Warrior, exposing the exhibited funeral customs (including the ruthless games that influenced future gladiatorial contests)…
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