Necropolis of Tarquinia
Italy
transfer from Civitavecchia to the UNESCO heritage site "Tarquinia Necropoli". The ancient necropolis with tombs painted more than 3.000 years ago! Tarquinia is very close to Civitavecchia 20 km north of the port. The Tarquinia Necropolis has been described as “the first chapter in the history of great Italian painting ”for its exceptional painted tombs adorned with scenes of human life: huntsmen, fishermen, musicians, dancers, jugglers and athletes.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Mon-te-rot-zee Necropolis of Tar-kwee-nee-ah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and perhaps the most important window we have into the mysterious world of the Etruscans. Long before the rise of the Roman Empire, the…
Listen in the app2Tomb of the Leopards
We begin with one of the most iconic and best-preserved chambers: the Tomb of the Leopards, dating to around four-hundred-and-seventy BC. As you press the light button, look first at the upper section of the back wall. …
Listen in the app3Tomb of Hunting and Fishing
Next, let us explore the Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, a more complex structure consisting of two connected chambers. This tomb, dating back to five-hundred-and-twenty BC, is a masterpiece of naturalistic detail. …
Listen in the app4Tomb of the Lionesses
Descending into the Tomb of the Lionesses, we find ourselves in one of the most architecturally interesting chambers. Dated to five-hundred-and-twenty BC, this single-room tomb features a double-sloped ceiling that mimics the…
Listen in the app5Tomb of the Charons
As we move into the later period of the necropolis, the tone of the paintings begins to change. The Tomb of the Charons, dating to the third century BC, reflects a time of increasing anxiety and Roman pressure on the Etruscan…
Listen in the app6Tomb of the Juggler
Returning to the earlier, more lighthearted era, we visit the Tomb of the Juggler, which dates to five-hundred-and-ten BC. This tomb is a delight of sensory detail and captures a specific moment of funerary entertainment. …
Listen in the app7Tomb of the Bacchants
Our final stop in the necropolis is the Tomb of the Bacchants, a small but incredibly energetic chamber from the late sixth century BC. This tomb is named after the figures on its walls: the Bacchants, or followers of Bacchus…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we emerge from the subterranean galleries of the Mon-te-rot-zee Necropolis and return to the sunlit hillside, we carry with us a new understanding of an ancient world. We have seen the banquets of the aristocrats, the dives of…
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What is Necropolis of Tarquinia?
Necropolis of Tarquinia is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
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| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.2502, 11.7690 |
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