Archaeological Park Città del Tufo - Etruscan Necropolis of Sovana, a hamlet of Sorano (GR) - One of the most beautiful villages in Italy - Tuscany
- Tuttitaly
- Aug 31
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Inhabited since ancient times, the area of the Città del Tufo is characterized by suggestive rock settlements, villages and medieval fortifications that arose near important Etruscan-Roman centers. The entire area is characterized by the presence of tuff rocks and a natural concentration of radon gas higher than average... #tuttitaly
On the hills north of the Calesine stream lies the grand Necropolis of Sovana, a fascinating archaeological site that tells the story of the life and beliefs of the Etruscans. This ancient cemetery, oriented to the south, stretches for about one and a half kilometers and offers an extraordinary view of cube-shaped and semi-cube-shaped tombs, some of which feature imposing columned facades and elaborate decorations.
Among the most famous tombs are the Pola Tomb and the Tomb of the Winged Demons at Poggio Prisca, the Ildebranda Tomb at Poggio Felceto, and the Tomb of the Typhon at Poggio Stanziale. The necropolis is traversed by the Via Cava, an Etruscan road carved into the tuff rock, which is currently impassable due to landslides obstructing access. This path, rich in ferns, mosses, and lichens, represents a corner of untouched nature preserved through time.
Between 2004 and 2005, excavations revealed the Tomb of the Winged Demons, a monumental structure adorned with tuff decorations and statues of winged demons, including a female figure identified as Vanth, who accompanies the deceased on their journey to the afterlife. This tomb dates back to the second half of the 3rd century BC and is characterized by a dromos that leads to a cruciform burial chamber.
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