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Necropoli del Portone Etruscan Tomb

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Necropoli del Portone Etruscan Tomb

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Necropoli del Portone Etruscan Tomb

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Location: Volterra, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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3. Roman Theatre of Volterra – Via Antonio Gramsci, Volterra loop from Volterra

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Nicolet

September 14, 2020

In this necropolis there are two hypogeum tombs from the III-I century BC. belonged (maybe) to the Gens Calcina.

The Etruscan Volterra had probably already been conquered by Rome (298 BC), but its civilization and rites were still (and for a long time) around.

The graves were likely found in 1880, but the date is not certain.

The second grave also descends deep into the ground with a double staircase (dromos) ... certainly only partially original. If you go down the stairs, you come to a large, square anteroom from which four (small) burial chambers lead, each with docks for storing urns.

(Parking is not possible here, you should come on foot)

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Wanderpärchen

October 13, 2020

One almost overlooks the small sign that points to this really old Etruscan burial site. A small path from the road along an olive grove, there is a small entrance. A few steps down, a small burial chamber with 4 graves unfolds. That was it already. Only worth it for those who are really interested in Etruscan history. None of the others miss anything here.

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André

September 21, 2023

There are scorpions here! A real crypt, but it is illuminated. Located about 100m from the main street.

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Necropoli del Portone Etruscan Tomb

1. The Monastery Le Balze and the Necropolis del Portone in Volterra

2. Priori Square, Volterra – Antonio Gramsci Street, Volterra loop from Volterra

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