Tomba dei Caronti, Etruscan tomb in Monterozzi necropolis, Tarquinia, Italy.
The tomb contains a vestibule with stone benches leading to two funeral chambers accessed through separate staircases.
Archaeologists uncovered this tomb in 1960, dating it to 150-125 BCE during a period of extensive Etruscan architectural development.
The vestibule features two painted doors with figures of Charon, the Etruscan death demon, holding hammers as guardians of the underworld entrance.
The tomb stands at coordinates 42.250444, 11.769861 within the Monterozzi necropolis complex, which contains 6,000 rock-cut burial chambers.
The tomb structure incorporates green-skinned Charon figures, demonstrating the Etruscan belief in supernatural escorts guiding souls to the afterlife.
Location: Tarquinia
Part of: Necropolis of Monterozzi
GPS coordinates: 42.25044,11.76986
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:24
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