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Municipal Antiquarium

Composed of two sections, the first is devoted to the pre-Roman period and the excavations of the Cross and to the Aja chance discoveries in the Le Cese, the second stores materials of different ages from the area. Of particular interest is a dolium of considerable size, a fragment of statues representing Venus and an inscription with a dedication to Mars. The City of Moat Vico opened the Antiquarium, the headquarters are located in two rooms of a very old building located in the historical center, near the headquarters of the theater. In the two restored rooms are arranged in special display cases and shelves of the museum exhibits.
In the first exhibitor: Lithic industry, displaying some tools and pottery typical of the mix.
In the second display, are shown Roman coins, bronze statuettes, black glazed pottery, loom weights.
In the third display, contains the marble slabs with inscriptions, ceramics, lamps, vases, jugs, metal (nails), marble and brick.
In the fourth display, are placed coins of the Roman Empire.
In the fifth exhibitor, are still placing coins, pottery (pitchers, tile, bowl), Metals (Placcheta decorated knife).

Hours: Open by appointment (contact to the City)
More info: Comune di Fossato di Vico - Via Municipio, 5 - Fossato di Vico (PG) - Tel. 075/91491