Necropolis of Campovalano

The Necropolis of Campovalano is an ancient burial ground near Campli in the Abruzzi region. Thousands of graves are scattered beneath the earth, many containing skeletal remains and personal items from daily life.

People buried their dead here over more than 1000 years, from roughly 1200 BC to about 200 BC. Two main tribal populations used this site as their cemetery across many centuries.

The cemetery shows how people honored their dead and what objects held meaning for them. The finds reveal that family bonds and community practices shaped burial customs here.

The site sits on flat ground between a church and the town, making it easy to reach on foot. Most graves lie below ground level, so expect to see excavation areas rather than open tombs.

Archaeologists have found different burial styles here that show how customs changed across the centuries. Bronze, glass, and amber in the graves suggest these communities traded with distant regions.