Alba Fucens, Ancient Roman colony in Massa d'Albe, Italy
The archaeological site reveals a Roman urban layout with streets, buildings, and defensive walls constructed from polygonal masonry on a plateau at 1000 meters elevation.
The Romans established Alba Fucens between 303-304 BC as a strategic colony of 6000 inhabitants to control the territory after defeating the Italic Alliance.
The inhabitants of Alba Fucens, known as Albenses, practiced religious ceremonies in temples dedicated to Jupiter and Hercules under the governance of praetores.
The excavation site contains preserved structures including a forum, basilica, baths, amphitheater, market center, aqueduct, and sewage system from the Roman period.
The city's defensive gateways were specifically engineered to expose the unprotected side of approaching enemy forces during potential attacks.
Location: Massa d'Albe
Inception: 304 BCE
Phone: +390863449642
Email: emanuela.ceccaroni@beniculturali.it
Website: http://albafucens.info
GPS coordinates: 42.07906,13.41147
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
The Abruzzo region contains medieval villages, Roman sites and natural parks. The mountain fortress Rocca Calascio stands at 1460 meters elevation. The Gran Sasso and Majella national parks offer hiking trails through mountain terrain. On the coast, Ortona has beaches on the Adriatic Sea. The region produces saffron in Navelli and pasta in Fara San Martino. The parks house wolves and bears, while historic towns like Sulmona display Roman and medieval structures.
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