Tomb of the Lionesses, Etruscan tomb with painted frescoes in Monterozzi Necropolis, Tarquinia, Italy
The interior of the Tomb of the Lionesses contains wall paintings depicting musicians, dancers, and couples reclining on cushions during banquet celebrations.
The archaeological site, discovered in 1874, dates back to the 6th century BC and represents the artistic achievements of the Etruscan civilization before Roman rule.
The tomb features a quadrangular chamber with a double-sloping ceiling supported by six Tuscan columns, demonstrating advanced Etruscan architectural techniques.
Visitors can access the tomb within the Monterozzi Necropolis complex, located one hour and twenty minutes from Rome and twenty-five minutes from Civitavecchia.
The ceiling displays a brown and white chessboard pattern, while the walls present detailed frescoes created using mineral pigments applied to wet plaster.
Part of: Necropolis of Monterozzi
GPS coordinates: 42.25030,11.76870
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:21
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