Vulci
Vulci or Volci ( Etruscan Velch or Velcal ) is an ancient Etruscan city, 8 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea , west of the Armenta River (now Fiora ), in the municipality of Montalto di Castro .
Vulci was one of the Etrurian twelve cities . The city is only mentioned once in history on the occasion of a 280 BC. Mentioned the triumph celebrated by the Romans over Vulci when it was conquered by an army under the leadership of Tiberius Coruncanius . 273 made the Romans also associated as a port to Vulci Cosa (now the ruins Ansedonia) to a colony .
The importance and wealth of the city of Vulci can be seen in its necropolis, which has been explored since 1828 . Unique magnificent vases such as the amphora from Vulci , jewelery and bronze work from this necropolis are now among the showpieces of numerous European museums. The most important grave complex is the Tomba François , which is decorated with historically important paintings.
Archaeological finds from the city of the dead and other archaeological sites in the area can be viewed in the Museo Archeologico di Vulci , which is housed in the Castello dell'Abbadia . Next to the castle is the Ponte dell'Abbadia , an arched bridge of Etruscan origin.
Web links
- Vulci Archaeological Park website (Italian, English)
- Mysteriousetruscans.com: Photos and information
- " Vulci " by George Dennis, 1848 (English)
- Photos of finds in the Museo Archeologico di Vulci
Coordinates: 42 ° 25 ' N , 11 ° 38' E