Plestia

The excavation area spans 35 hectares and contains remnants of orthogonal streets, public buildings, and private residences from the first century BC.

Established by Romans in 178 BC, the settlement included a forum, temple, and various structures, with archaeological evidence indicating prior Iron Age settlements.

The local Plestini people maintained connections with Etruscan and Picene cultures, developing a mountain aristocracy during the seventh century BC.

The archaeological remains lie beneath the Church of Santa Maria di Pistia, which marks the location of the former Roman settlement.

The site contains foundations of a Republican-era public building, potentially a temple or portico, preserved under the current church structure.

Location: Colfiorito

GPS coordinates: 43.03118,12.90372

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:40