In March 2021, during agricultural work, an archaeological discovery near the Hellenistic settlement of Podere Cannicci unearthed a remarkably well-preserved 2nd century BC burial. The tomb, found completely intact, contained the remains of two individuals, each interred in separate urns. These urns were accompanied by an array of grave goods meticulously arranged along the chamber’s sides, depicting a funeral banquet scene.
One of the urns housed a golden crown crafted from bronze leaves gilded with gold and adorned with terracotta petals set on bronze stems. This particular urn, identified as the oldest in the burial, is believed to have belonged to the family’s ancestor, highlighting its significant historical value. All the assemblage is now available online at www.etruscanidentities.com
Further research has revealed that this tomb is part of a larger family burial ground. The findings from this site, which provide valuable insights into ancient burial practices and family lineage, are set to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Etruscan and Italic Studies.
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Sebastiani A. 2022. A Late Etruscan Burial at Podere Cannicci (Civitella Paganico – Grosseto). Journal of Etruscan and Italic Studies, 25, 1-2: 173-197.
Alessandro Sebastiani 
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