Necropolis of Ponte Messato, Archaeological necropolis in Teramo, Italy.
The necropolis contains numerous tomb structures and burial chambers spread across a large area near the church of Santa Maria della Cona.
The site dates from the 9th century BC through the Imperial Roman period, with excavations conducted between 2000 and 2008 revealing multiple burial phases.
The necropolis features both Italic burial traditions with circular gravestones and Roman cremation practices, represented in different sections of the site.
The archaeological site sits at coordinates 42.647578, 13.676531, positioned along the ancient Via Cecilia that connected to major Roman settlements.
A discovered mausoleum contains a first-century AD statue depicting a deceased person, along with numerous bone fragments indicating specific cremation rituals.
Location: Teramo
GPS coordinates: 42.64758,13.67653
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:51
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