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Intact 7th century Etruscan tomb discovered in San Giuliano necropolis near Rome
Archaeology News ^ | June 30, 2025 | Dario Radley

Posted on 07/09/2025 10:28:14 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

An astonishing archaeological discovery has been made in the San Giuliano Necropolis, located in the Marturanum Regional Park near Barbarano Romano, central Italy. The Baylor University team, excavating under the auspices of Italy's Ministry of Culture and in close collaboration with the Soprintendenza (Heritage Authority), has discovered a sealed, intact Etruscan rock-cut tomb dating back to the end of the 7th century BCE—the final phase of the Orientalizing period.

The discovery is particularly uncommon, as most of the more than 500 tombs in the necropolis have been looted over the centuries...

Once the vast stone slab that had sealed off the entrance was pulled away, archaeologists found themselves in a perfectly well-preserved burial chamber. Inside, they found funerary furniture arranged with ritual care: dozens of beautifully painted Etruscan-Geometric style ceramic vessels, a basin, and bronze ornaments placed on a burial bed to the left. Of particular interest is a vase that stood at the entrance of the tomb, which may have been included in the pre-sealing funerary rite...

The discovery is part of a large-scale, multi-year research and preservation project of the Queen's Tomb area of the necropolis, which features monumental tombs like the 10-meter-tall Tomba della Regina, the Tomb of the Salamander, and others like the Tomb of the Stag and the Tomb of the Beds. Restoration in 2023 and early 2024 revealed new tombs and artifacts, including a carnelian scarab featuring a warrior motif in a looted chamber...

She concluded by underlining the necessity of rescuing this kind of heritage from illegal trafficking... The tomb and its contents will be conserved and analyzed before being made accessible in future museum exhibitions, where they will reveal new information about Etruscan civilization and a new and important chapter in its history.

(Excerpt) Read more at archaeologymag.com ...


TOPICS: History; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: etruscans; godsgravesglyphs; necropolis; sangiuliano

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HeritageDaily | June 25, 2026
Image Credit : Superintendency of Cultural Heritage
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1 posted on 07/09/2025 10:28:14 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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2 posted on 07/09/2025 10:29:22 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The moron troll Ted Holden believes that humans originated on Ganymede.)
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To: SunkenCiv

That place is filthy. They need to get Merry Maids in there.


3 posted on 07/09/2025 10:54:36 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: tumblindice

I tried robbing tombs, but lemme tell ya, it’s a hard way to urn a living


4 posted on 07/09/2025 11:18:43 PM PDT by Bob434 (Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)
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To: SunkenCiv

If a tomb is un disturbed, why do they always look so messy?


5 posted on 07/09/2025 11:24:57 PM PDT by rellic (No such thing as a moderate Moslem or Democrat )
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To: rellic

Italy has had a lot of earthquakes.


6 posted on 07/09/2025 11:33:39 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The moron troll Ted Holden believes that humans originated on Ganymede.)
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To: tumblindice

Yeah, it’s been a while since housekeeping came through...


7 posted on 07/09/2025 11:34:03 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The moron troll Ted Holden believes that humans originated on Ganymede.)
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To: SunkenCiv

An Etruscan, so ancient and grand,
Had a tomb full of art in the land.
With bright dancing scenes,
And pottery keen,
His afterlife, merrily planned.


8 posted on 07/10/2025 12:51:59 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: SunkenCiv

“… Orientalizing period...”??????

Re jugs:
Can’t imagine how heavy those would be when filled….


9 posted on 07/10/2025 3:13:47 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.,)
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To: NFHale

I’m in awe of the workmanship of those urns. I wonder whose tomb it is/was…


10 posted on 07/10/2025 4:33:35 AM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: SunkenCiv

More here. If your translator doesn’t work, just enjoy the pics...

https://sabapviterboetruria.cultura.gov.it/barbarano-romano-vt-necropoli-di-san-giuliano-scoperta-inedita-di-una-tomba-inviolata/

Article also has links to other media with reports on the find.


11 posted on 07/10/2025 4:37:54 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away!)
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To: SunkenCiv

Well I am sure this tomb will now be looted.


12 posted on 07/10/2025 5:31:26 AM PDT by stockpirate (A group of baboons is referred to as a "Congress" of baboons.)
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To: Bob434

I can dig it.


13 posted on 07/10/2025 6:28:04 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: telescope115; SunkenCiv

The one on the right looks like a cannonball.

It begs the question… “What’s an Etruscan urn?”

Answer: about 1.25 per hour….

🤣


14 posted on 07/10/2025 9:06:25 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.,)
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