Rusellae, Archaeological park and ancient city in Grosseto, Italy.
Rusellae is an archaeological park containing the remains of an ancient city near Grosseto spread across two hills linked by a valley. Excavations have uncovered walls, residential buildings, thermal baths, and an amphitheater from different periods of occupation.
The city started as an Etruscan settlement in the 7th century BC and became a Roman municipality in 294 BC. This transition shaped the layout and architecture, as Roman administrators rebuilt sections and added public buildings suited to their governance style.
The settlement shows layers of different cultures that built and rebuilt here over time, each leaving their mark through construction styles and crafts. Walking through the site, you notice how the remains reflect shifts in how people lived and what they valued.
The park is open year-round and features a natural path system between the hills that gives good views of the entire excavation area. Wear comfortable shoes and bring shade or sun protection depending on the season, as there is little shelter on the grounds.
A building known as the House of Mosaics began as a home but was transformed into a metalworking workshop in later centuries. This shift reveals how daily life changed when economic needs evolved and people repurposed buildings for new crafts.
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