Necropolis of Prato Rosello, Etruscan necropolis in Artimino, Italy.
Necropolis of Prato Rosello is an Etruscan burial site in Artimino that spreads across a hillside with multiple grave mounds and rectangular underground chambers. The remains of these stone structures are partially visible today and reflect the building methods used for important burials during ancient times.
The site developed from the eighth to sixth century BCE and shows how Etruscan burial practices changed over time. A particularly well-preserved tomb in Tumulus B, called the Tomb of the Warrior's Well, was found complete and undisturbed by archaeologists.
The burial structures reveal how Etruscans honored their dead through careful architectural design, with entry passages, internal stairs, and solid stone construction. Walking through these chambers, you sense the importance they placed on creating lasting homes for the afterlife.
You can reach the site by following a marked trail through woodland starting from Artimino, which leads to a clearing where grave formations are visible. Wear comfortable walking shoes and allow time to explore the different mounds scattered across the hillside.
A seventh-century BCE Etruscan incense vessel known as a bucchero thurible was discovered at this location and is now displayed in Artimino Archaeological Museum. This rare object reveals the sophisticated craftsmanship and ritual practices of the people who used these burial grounds.
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