Tumulo di Camucia, Etruscan burial mound in Camucia, Cortona, Italy.
Tumulo di Camucia is an Etruscan burial mound containing two tombs linked by internal corridors. The main chamber features a symmetrical design resembling an ancient dwelling, with multiple burial spaces arranged around a central area.
The burial site originated in the late Bronze Age and remained in use as a grave for several centuries. Its construction reflects early Etruscan burial practices, and the long period of continued use shows how important this place was to successive generations.
The site shows how the Etruscans honored their dead and structured their tombs as sacred family spaces. The layout with separate chambers reflects beliefs about keeping relatives together in the afterlife.
The burial mound is part of Cortona's archaeological park and managed by local authorities. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and narrow interior passages that can be dark, so good lighting is helpful.
The symmetrical layout of the main chamber suggests it was built for two brothers, a rare representation of family bonds in Etruscan burials. This fraternal connection in tomb design offers insight into the social bonds that mattered most to this ancient people.
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