Roman shipyard of Stifone

The Roman shipyard complex spans 280 meters along the Nera River, featuring walls spaced 16.5 meters apart with holes for supporting vessels during construction.

The site, discovered in 1969, dates back to the 4th-3rd century BC and operated continuously through Roman times as a hub for transporting timber and goods to Rome.

Scholars attribute the sophisticated engineering of the artificial canal and port structures to Etruscan influences, based on stone assembly techniques and hydrodynamic design.

The archaeological area requires specific permits for access as it stands on private property and contains partially submerged structural remains.

Three rows of regularly spaced holes in the walls indicate the facility could accommodate vessels of different sizes, adapting to the Nera River's navigation requirements.

Location: Narni

Industry: shipbuilding

GPS coordinates: 42.49773,12.49247

Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:35