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Necropoli del Vallone di San Lorenzo 2027
This Umbro-Etruscan necropolis was first excavated in 1855 by Domenico Golini, and work continued in the mid twentieth century and later by the archaeological superintendency, with more recent excavations in 2017 and 2019. Around 50 chamber tombs have been discovered to date, and a remarkable tomb built from travertine blocks was discovered in 2019, along with several other tombs of different types in the most recent seasons. We will continue to explore near the most recently discovered tombs in
| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Montecchio (Tr), It |
| Period | The tombs at the necropolis primarily date to between the late seventh/early sixth century B.C. to the fourth B.C., although some tombs from the Roman period have recently been discovered. Within this new zone there is also evidence of activity during the Late Bronze or Early Iron Age date, which we will continue to explore. |
| Dates / season | June 28- July 23, 2027 (4 weeks) |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School, Volunteer |
| Application deadline | April 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | No credit available from the sponsoring institution University of Perugia. |
| Accommodation | The program fee is €3,250. The program fee includes accommodation, food, daily transport between Montecchio and the excavation site. Airfare, and health/travel insurance are not included (proof of medical insurance required). Accommodation: All participants will be staying in lodging within or near |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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