Archaeological park of the ancient Picentia, Archaeological site in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy.

The archaeological park of ancient Picentia covers about 500 square metres of the Roman city founded in 268 BC, where two insulae and street axes are visible. Beneath the houses, structures from before the Roman foundation, dating to the 4th century BC, are preserved.

The site preserves an Etruscan settlement probably called Amina, dating from the 6th century BC. In 268 BC a group of Picentes was deported here and the town took the name Picentia. Excavations have brought to light mainly the Roman town, with its main road axis and numerous buildings; analysis of human remains from the final phase (4th–3rd century BC) showed differing treatment of burials.

The site reveals how the Picentini people lived and organized their communities through pottery and burial goods uncovered in the excavations. These objects tell us about daily crafts and the social differences that existed among them.

The park is situated on open terrain where conditions vary by season, so visitors should bring appropriate clothing and sun protection. The exposed landscape offers no shelter or facilities directly at the site, making advance planning helpful.

Excavations have uncovered two sanctuaries and two burial grounds from the Copper Age, revealing that this location was inhabited for thousands of years before the Romans arrived. These ancient layers lie beneath the Roman remains and are often overlooked by visitors who focus on the more visible ruins.