Tomb of Hunting and Fishing

The Tomb of Hunting and Fishing is an Etruscan burial chamber in the Monterozzi necropolis near Tarquinia with well-preserved wall paintings from the 6th century BCE. The frescoes depict fishing boats, hunters with dogs, and scenes of maritime activities in careful detail across the chamber walls.

The tomb dates to the 6th century BCE and was discovered in 1873, making it an important find for understanding Etruscan architecture and burial practices. It sits within a large necropolis that contains many other tombs from the same period.

The painted walls show scenes from everyday Etruscan life: fishermen in boats, hunters with dogs, and people sharing meals at celebrations. These images reveal what mattered to the people of that time and how they spent their days.

Access is through the National Etruscan Museum, which offers regular guided tours and provides a free shuttle service to the site. The path to the burial chamber is well accessible, though visitors should know that underground spaces can be cool.

One fresco stands out for showing a young man diving from a cliff directly into water, a rare scene in Etruscan art. This image combines two separate activities in an unusual way and reveals an unexpected moment of daily life from that era.