National Archaeological Museum of Umbria
Italy
Travel back in time and discover this incredible museum, housed in an ancient Dominican monastery. Its collections include prehistoric items and materials, examples of Etruscan artifacts, Roman finds and much more.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria, one of the most significant repositories of ancient history in central Italy. We are standing in the complex of San Domenico, a former Dominican monastery that has been the…
Listen in the app2The Renaissance Cloister and Monastery Context
Before delving into the ancient artifacts, take a moment to appreciate the setting. The museum is centered around the grand Renaissance cloister of the San Domenico complex. …
Listen in the app3Prehistoric Origins and the Neolithic Transition
The journey through time begins in the sections dedicated to Prehistory and the Neolithic era. Here, you will find artifacts that date back thousands of years before the rise of the Etruscans. …
Listen in the app4The San Mariano Bronzes and Etruscan Luxury
One of the most spectacular sections of the museum is dedicated to the 'Ripostiglio di San Mariano,' a treasure trove of bronze artifacts discovered in 1812. These items were found in what was likely the tomb of a high-ranking…
Listen in the app5The Tomba dei Cai Cutu - A Family's Story
The museum features several reconstructed tombs that allow you to step inside the world of the dead. One of the most fascinating is the Tomba dei Cai Cutu, discovered in 1983. …
Listen in the app6The Cippus Perusinus and Etruscan Law
In the center of the Etruscan section, you will find one of the most important linguistic monuments in the world: the Cippus Perusinus. This travertine slab, discovered in 1822 on the hill of San Marco, is inscribed with one of…
Listen in the app7The Roman Transition and Urban Expansion
The final major section of the museum covers the transition of Perugia from an Etruscan power to a Roman municipality. This period is characterized by the 'Romanization' of the city, a process that was both violent and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria, take a moment to look back at the galleries we have traversed. From the earliest stone tools of the Neolithic to the sophisticated legal codes of…
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What is National Archaeological Museum of Umbria?
National Archaeological Museum of Umbria 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.1071, 12.3928 |
| Last updated |
