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Pyrgi

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Ancient stone walls of Pyrgi, an important archaeological site in Italy.

An Old Town Called Pyrgi

Pyrgi was an ancient town and port in Latium, central Italy. It was near a bigger Etruscan city called Caere. Today, Pyrgi is part of a place named Santa Severa.

People have been digging at Pyrgi since 1957 and found many interesting things. They found beautiful statues made of clay and special golden pieces called the Pyrgi Tablets. These tablets have writings in two old languages, Phoenician and Etruscan.

Pyrgi had special places for worshipping gods and goddesses. One temple was for the goddess Uni, who is also called Astarte. Pyrgi was an important place for ships traveling along the sea and was liked by rich people for summer visits.

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Map showing the layout of Pyrgi, an ancient site in Italy.
An ancient sanctuary at Pyrgi in Italy, showcasing historical architecture and ruins.
Archaeological plan of the Northern Sanctuary of Pyrgi in Italy.
Ancient Greek sculpture from the temple at Pyrgi, showing scenes from Theban legends.
Ancient Etruscan sculpture showing a mythological scene from the temple at Pyrgi, on display at the National Etruscan Museum.
Ancient tablets from Pyrgi displayed at Villa Giulia Museum in Rome, showcasing Etruscan and Phoenician writing.
Statue of Apollo from the ancient city of Veii, showcasing classical art and mythology.

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