Tarquinia Historic Site
Historic Site in Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy
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The Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia
The Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia covers about 750 acres with tombs and chambers rich in paintings depicting the evolution of the Etruscan civilization from the seventh to third century BC. A total of 14 tombs can now be visited, although the location of more than one hundred and fifty painted tombs are known, and the Tarquinia tomb frescos are well preserved in many cases, and the attraction pulls many fascinated visitors throughout the year.