Calatia

Calatia is an ancient settlement in Maddaloni that was occupied from the Bronze Age through Roman times. The museum displays finds across two floors organized into four sections showing pottery, tools, and household items discovered during excavations.

The settlement developed during the Bronze Age and flourished in Roman times, especially because of its location along the Via Appia. This trade route made it an important hub for commerce and communication across the region.

The name Calatia comes from the Oscan language and refers to the ancient people who inhabited this place. Exhibits show everyday objects like spindle whorls, weights, and storage vessels that tell how people lived in this settlement.

The site can be reached on foot from Maddaloni and is located relatively close to the city center. Most visitors need about one and a half to two hours to explore the exhibitions thoroughly and view the objects.

Remains from different periods have been uncovered at this site over time, from prehistoric tools to Roman coins. These layers tell a long human story that visitors can follow as they move through the different exhibition sections.