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11. Room 10 - The Late Imperial and Medieval Ages
Audioguide by eArs 11. Room 10 - The Late Imperial and Medieval Ages We conclude the tour with a glimpse into the late antique and medieval phase of the city, when Corfinio—by then reduced to its eastern section—was renamed Pentima and underwent the process of encastellation under Abbot…
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10. Room 9 - The Necropolises of the Imperial Age
Audioguide by eArs 10. Room 9 - The Necropolises of the Imperial Age Beginning in the 2nd century CE, the necropolises of the Roman Empire adopted a new funerary practice: cremation. The ashes of the deceased were placed in terracotta ollae or stone urns, often intricately carved to mimic the...
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9. Room 8 - The Sacred Buildings
Audioguide by eArs 9. Room 8 - The Sacred Buildings Our tour continues with a selection of artifacts related to the sacred buildings and rituals of the Roman imperial period. As with the public buildings, some of these sites are still visible today. One example is the temple located along the…
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8. Room 7 - The Public Buildings
Audioguide by eArs 8. Room 7 - The Public Buildings This room features objects and sculptures associated with the public buildings of ancient Corfinium, the remains of which are still partially visible and accessible in the city today.Display case 34 showcases furnishings from the bath complexes,...
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7. Room 6 - The City in Roman Times
Audioguide by eArs 7. Room 6 - The City in Roman Times This room takes us to the heart of the Roman city of Corfinium. Here, you will find many items related to daily life, trade, and both urban and domestic furnishings.In display case 27, for example, there is a large collection of coins, one of...
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6. Room 5 - The Sacellum
Audioguide by eArs 6. Room 5 - The Sacellum This room houses the elements discovered in the sacellum of the Sanctuary of St. Hippolytus, the part of the sacred complex where the statue of the deity was likely kept and where the main rites were performed.Inside, altars, votive cippi, and small but...
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5. Room 4 - The Ex-Votos of the Italic Sanctuary of Fonte Sant'Ippolito
Audioguide by eArs 5. Room 4 - The Ex-Votos of the Italic Sanctuary of Fonte Sant'Ippolito Upon entering the room, the statuettes depicting Hercules, the most frequently represented figure in the sacred site, immediately catch the eye.Among the many reproductions of Hercules, a unique ex-voto in...
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4. Room 3 - Italic Sanctuary of Fonte Sant'Ippolito
Audioguide by eArs 4. Room 3 - Italic Sanctuary of Fonte Sant'Ippolito This room opens the section dedicated to the Italic Sanctuary of Fonte Sant'Ippolito, a sacred site active between the 4th century BCE and the 1st century CE, dedicated to Hercules and a female deity, possibly Ceres. The...
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3. Room 2 - The Rock-Cut Chamber Tomb of the Three Noblewomen and the Pit Tombs
Audioguide by eArs 3. Room 2 - The Rock-Cut Chamber Tomb of the Three Noblewomen and the Pit Tombs Showcase 11 features the reconstruction of a large rock-cut chamber tomb, where the grave goods of three high-ranking women were discovered, providing a glimpse into the lives of elite women in...
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2. Room 1 - The Oldest Evidence
Audioguide by eArs 2. Room 1 - The Oldest Evidence Upon entering the second-floor rooms, after passing the first two display cases on your right—containing artifacts dating back to the 4th millennium BCE and the 10th century BCE—you reach Room 1, which houses items uncovered by De Nino during...
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1. Atrium - The Studio of Antonio De Nino
Audioguide by eArs 1. Atrium - The Studio of Antonio De Nino We are delighted to guide you on an archaeological journey to uncover a remarkable story, still largely unknown to the general public. Through the artifacts on display in the Museum, you will delve into the heart of the ancient…
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