Saepinum, Archaeological park and museum in Sepino, Italy
Saepinum is a Roman settlement spanning 12 hectares and surrounded by a limestone wall with four monumental gates. Each gate features a circular tower and marks a principal entrance to the ancient city.
The Samnite town fell to Roman forces in 293 BCE, prompting residents to relocate from the mountain settlement to the valley. The site was then rebuilt as a Roman settlement with planned streets and public buildings.
The center reveals temples, a theater, and a plaza where daily Roman life unfolded. The buildings and streets show how residents gathered, conducted business, and shaped their community.
The site is open daily and allows visitors to walk original streets and explore buildings from multiple angles. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground is uneven and sometimes overgrown.
An inscription from 168 CE near the Bovianum gate documents rules protecting shepherds who drove livestock through ancient cattle tracks within the city. This text reveals how Romans managed the intersection of urban life and pastoral practices.
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