Archaeological Civic Museum "Lavinium", Archaeological museum in Pratica di Mare, Pomezia, Italy
The Archaeological Civic Museum displays artifacts from the ancient settlement of Lavinium, dating from the 10th to 2nd century BC. The collection includes terracotta figures, black-figure Greek vases, and objects discovered in the sanctuaries that once served this early Latin community.
Lavinium was founded around the 10th century BC as an early Latin settlement that grew in importance over centuries. The museum opened in 2005 to preserve and present these archaeological discoveries to visitors.
The collection displays votive offerings and religious objects found in the sanctuaries of the ancient settlement. These items reveal the rituals and beliefs that shaped daily spiritual life in this early Latin community.
The museum is wheelchair accessible and offers multiple ways to explore the displays at your own pace. You can use traditional viewing or engage with multimedia presentations and virtual tours to learn about the ancient objects.
The Aeneas section features a 3D reconstruction of an ancient Bronze Age vessel with interactive digital displays. These presentations show ceremonies and religious rituals that took place in the sanctuary spaces thousands of years ago.
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