Funerary customs and habits change over the centuries, but putting objects and vases in the grave next to the deceased is a tradition that always stays the same, even if it has different forms and ways. In this room there is a reproduction to original size that represents the different types of graves over the centuries. The oldest graves date back to the last quarter of the VIII century BC; they are pit graves covered with cobblestones.

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From the VII century BC there are simple pit graves, the funerary objects used to store and collect food are near the head of the deceased; those used to drink and give wine are at his feet.

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Pit graves covered with roof tiles, where you can find the vase to collect the offerings, and tuff cist graves date back between the V and the IV century BC.

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The cremation funerary rite is typical of the Roman graves until the Early Imperial Age. Later, the burial rite becomes predominant; young children are buried in transport amphorae.

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The blow-up shows the archaeological plan of the town and necropolis, using different colours to represent the chronological phases.

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Rooms 4 and 5 – The Necropolis: The funerary objects