Necropolis of Banditaccia

Italy / Lazio / Cerveteri /
 necropolis, archaeological site

Etruscan necropolis called "Necropoli della Banditaccia". It has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site together with the necropoleis in Tarquinia. It covers an area of 400 ha, of which 10 ha can be visited, encompassing a total of 1,000 tombs often housed in characteristic mounds. It is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area.
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Coordinates:   42°0'15"N   12°6'4"E
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