Fratte Hill archaeological site, Archaeological site in Fratte district, Salerno, Italy.

The excavation area is a place where researchers have uncovered the remains of multiple ancient settlements stacked over many layers of history. The foundations of buildings, pottery, and tools lie visible across the terrain and reveal how people constructed their homes and lived their daily lives.

Settlement at this location dates back to the first millennium before our time, with early traces from a people who dominated the region. Later groups arrived and also made their home here, resulting in multiple settlement layers stacked on top of each other.

The site's name comes from the Irna coins found here, stamped IRNTHI or IDNO, which support identifying it as the town of Irna rather than Strabo's Marcina. Roofs carried polychrome architectural decoration, and the so-called Etruscan acropolis held a temple with bas-reliefs. Finds, including amphorae with personal objects, are displayed in a dedicated section of the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Salerno.

The place is easy to reach and has marked paths that guide you through the different areas of the excavations. Informative signs help you understand what you are seeing, and it is best to wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven.

The site was found in the 1950s during expansion of the built-up area, not through a planned excavation. Finds include tombs and a cistern on the acropolis and many amphorae holding personal objects, now displayed in a dedicated section of the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Salerno.