Monte Testaccio, Ancient Roman archaeological hill in Testaccio, Italy
Monte Testaccio stands 36 meters high with a circumference of one kilometer, consisting entirely of broken ancient Roman pottery fragments.
Between 140 BC and 250 AD, this artificial mound formed from discarded amphorae that transported olive oil to the Roman Empire through the Tiber River port.
The site contains inscribed amphorae with detailed information about trade routes, vessel inspections, and the extensive olive oil commerce of ancient Rome.
Located at Via Zabaglia 24 in Rome, the site charges an entrance fee of 4 euros and offers guided tours through advance reservations.
The mound preserves approximately 53 million broken amphorae, representing about 6 billion liters of imported olive oil consumed in ancient Rome.
Location: Roma Capitale
Location: Lazio
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
GPS coordinates: 41.87595,12.47569
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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