Tombe de l'archer

The archaeological site contains a square chamber measuring 5.3 meters on each side, connected to a western-oriented entrance corridor called dromos.

The tomb, discovered in 1978, dates back to the 7th century BCE and features a 3.5-meter high trapezoid-shaped stele with carved reliefs.

The site received its name from a male figure carrying a bow depicted on a stone relief, now exhibited at the Giuliano Ghelli Museum.

The tomb structure combines local limestone for corridors and walls with sandstone elements for columns, beams, and decorative features.

The burial chamber displays an exceptional pseudo-dome ceiling supported by a 4-meter central column, uncommon in the Florence-Volterra region.

Location: San Casciano in Val di Pesa

Website: https://sancascianovp.net/visitare-il-comune/percorsi-dinteresse/5578-tomba-dellarciere

GPS coordinates: 43.62390,11.19320

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25