The necropolis is called the big gate by the name of the locality where it is located and is indicated by the number one to distinguish it from other burial areas present in the same location. Stood along the route of the old road leading to the Ford of the river Albegna and dates back to the 6th century b.c.
The graves are dug into the lacustrine limestone: a hallway downhill, structured steps, enter in a cell in an underground room. The latter is divided into two parts, according to the famous typology widely attested in this area but also in other areas of the internal Etruria…more info
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