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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Populonium

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Populonium
Etruscan and Roman coastal settlement in Tuscany


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 07:06
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Piombino, Tuscany, Italy (42.942ยฐN, 10.743ยฐE)
  • Period: Etruscan settlement from 9th century BCE; Roman municipium from 1st century BCE
  • Status: Archaeological site with ruins, museum, and partial reconstructions
  • Access: Open-air site with visitor facilities; adjacent to Piombino town

Populonium was one of the principal Etruscan cities and the only major Etruscan settlement located directly on the ...

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