Tomb of the Leopards, Etruscan tomb in Monterozzi necropolis, Italy
The tomb contains detailed frescoes depicting a funeral banquet scene with three couples reclining while drinking wine among laurel branches.
Discovered in 1875, this burial chamber dates from 480 BCE and represents the traditions of Etruscan funerary art during their civilization peak.
The walls display symmetrical leopards on the trapezoidal space facing the entrance, along with dancers wearing traditional Etruscan tebenna garments.
Visitors can access the tomb through the archaeological site of Tarquinia, with related artifacts exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum.
The ceiling features a central terracotta beam design with a checkerboard pattern, while the frescoes show men and women dining between olive trees.
Location: Tarquinia
Inception: 480 BCE
Part of: Necropolis of Monterozzi
GPS coordinates: 42.24860,11.77160
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:22
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