In the summer of 2018, Josho Brouwers and Arianna Sacco travelled through Umbria in Central Italy, visiting various places with archaeological remains and museums. Here’s an overview of all the articles that were written based on that experience.
Crocifisso del tufo
Near Orvieto, in the Italian region of Umbria, there are the remains of an Etruscan necropolis that dates to the sixth century BC. The site is today known as Crocifisso del tufo.
The Etruscan well in Perugia
The centre of Perugia’s upper town features an ancient Etruscan well that dates back to the third century BC and is open to visitors.
Etruscans in Perugia
The archaeological museum of Perugia without a doubt houses the largest collection of Etruscan objects in Umbria.
The Roman theatre in Spoleto
The archaeological museum of the Umbrian town of Spoleto is right next to a restored Roman theatre that continues to be used for shows.
The Roman house in Spoleto
Located partially beneath Spoleto’s town hall are the remains of a Roman house dated to the first century of our era.
A donkey figurine from Gubbio
The small archaeological collection of the Duomo in Gubbio, Umbria, features a small terracotta figurine of a donkey, the most common pack animal of the ancient world.
Cascate delle Marmore
The waterfall at Marmore, located in Umbria, is the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. It was created by the Romans.
Roman remains in Assisi
The Italian town of Assisi, famed as the birthplace of Saint Francis, has some impressive Roman remains, including a temple to Minerva.
A bronze panoply from Porano
Recovered from the painted Etruscan tombs at Porano, near Orvieto, is a bronze panoply of the third quarter of the fourth century BC.
Achilles’ slaying of Troilus
According to prophecy, Troy wouldn’t fall until a number of conditions had been met. One of them was the death of the Trojan prince Troilus.