Casa protostorica di Fidene

The house of Fidene is an archaeological site in Rome containing the remains of a rectangular dwelling from the 9th century BC. The structure shows clay walls mixed with straw, vertical wooden posts, and pottery impressions that reveal its ancient construction.

The site was excavated between 1991 and 1993, revealing a settlement from around 850-800 BC. A fire destroyed the dwelling and sealed the structure, preserving the archaeological remains for modern discovery.

The interior layout includes storage jars, a central hearth, wooden beds, and evidence of daily life activities from Iron Age inhabitants of ancient Fidenae.

The site is currently not open to visitors. Contact the Rome tourism office for information about the location and any potential future access opportunities.

Excavations uncovered the skeleton of one of Italy's oldest documented domestic cats, which died during the fire. The animal was positioned near food waste, offering rare insight into early human-animal relationships in ancient times.

GPS coordinates: 41.97853,12.51233

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02