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Regolini-Galassi tomb

1836 archaeological discoveries640s BC7th century BC in ItalyBanditaccia necropolisBuildings and structures completed in the 7th century BC
Grande fibula d'oro con staffa a disco, da tomba regolini galassi di cerveteri, 675 650 ac. ca
Grande fibula d'oro con staffa a disco, da tomba regolini galassi di cerveteri, 675 650 ac. ca

The tomb known as the Regolini-Galassi tomb is one of the wealthiest Etruscan family tombs in Caere, an ancient city in Italy approximately 50–60 kilometres (31–37 mi) north-northwest of Rome. The tomb dates to between 680/675-650 BC. Based on the evidence of the tomb's architecture and its contents, it was built by a wealthy family of Caere. The grave goods included with the two decedents included bronze cauldrons and gold jewellery of Etruscan origin in the Oriental style. The tomb was discovered in 1836 in modern-day Cerveteri in an undisturbed condition and named after the excavators, general Vincenzo Galassi and the archpriest of Cerveteri, Alessandro Regolini. Both of these men had previous experience opening and excavating tombs in the area of Caere. The contents of the tomb were published in detail by Luigi Grifi in 1841.

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