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Multi-periodSite Name: The Hypogeum of the Volumni Alternative Name: Ipogeo dei VolumniCountry: Italy
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Region: Umbria Type: Rock Cut Tomb
Nearest Town: Perugia
Latitude: 43.110702N Longitude: 12.389172E
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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The Hypogeum of the Volumni (Ipogeo dei Volumni) is a well-preserved Etruscan family grave from the second century BCE in the city of Perugia, the centre of Etruscan civilization. The grave is the one of 38 in the necropolis of Palazzone (Necropoli del Palazzone).
It is located just outside the city centre, in the direction of Assissi. The address is: Via Assisana, 53 - Ponte San Giovanni.
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