The last ten years of research at Tarquinia

A decade of interdisciplinary research at the UNESCO-listed Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia has uncovered significant insights into the material culture and territorial connections of the ancient city. The study, led by the Università degli Studi di Milano in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, utilized an integrated system of tools and services, supported by ICTs (ArchMatrix), to analyze over 6,000 tombs, including 400 painted ones. This holistic approach, combining archaeological analysis at multiple scales—from small mobile finds to large-scale landscape studies—has produced the complete corpus of the painted tombs of Tarquinia. The research also explored the Civita plateau's monumental complex, sanctuary, and fortifications, revealing intricate connections within the Tarquinian heritage. Additionally, it introduced a bilingual Virtual Museum, offering innovative solutions for cultural heritage preservation.

Bagnasco Gianni, G., Marzullo, M., & Garzulino, A. (2017). The last ten years of research at Tarquinia [JB]. Archeologia e Calcolatori, 28(2), 211–221. https://doi.org/10.19282/ac.28.2.2017.15