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πŸ›οΈ Populonium-Vetulonia

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πŸ›οΈ Populonium-Vetulonia
Etruscan and Roman settlement in Tuscany


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 12:56
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in the Colline Metallifere (Metal Hills) region of southern Tuscany
  • Major Etruscan center dating to the 8th–6th centuries BCE
  • Later incorporated into the Roman Republic as a tributary city
  • Partially excavated archaeological site with visible remains and an on-site museum

Vetulonia, identified with the ancient Etruscan city of Populonia (or Populonia), stands in the metal-rich hills of Tuscany ...

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