Narce, Archaeological site in Calcata, Italy
Narce is an archaeological site in the Treia River Valley near Calcata with remains of ancient structures and burial grounds from several periods. The discoveries spread across multiple hills and come from different phases of settlement.
The Faliscan settlement began in the second millennium and continued into the third century before Christ. During this long period, it maintained close ties with neighboring Etruscan communities.
The tombs reveal how people organized burial practices by placing different objects according to gender roles of the time. These choices show what the community valued and believed about how individuals should be remembered after death.
Most findings from the excavations are not visible on site today because they are displayed at the National Etruscan Museum in the Villa Giulia in Rome. Plan a separate museum visit if you want to see the original artifacts from the settlement.
Twenty-one cemeteries held burials of children placed with miniature versions of everyday objects like tiny vessels and jewelry. These small items show how the community cared for its deceased regardless of their age.
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