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Archaeology or archeology[a] is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, sites, and cultural landscapes.

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The Necropolis of San Giuliano (named for the medieval church of San Giuliano) is one of the most significant Etruscan cemeteries in central Italy. Among its tombs, the “Queen’s Tomb” stands out as the largest, dating back to the 5th century BC.

Upon removing the sealing slab of the tomb, a pristine burial chamber was unearthed containing ornately painted ceramic vessels in the Etruscan-Geometric style. The tomb also contains a burial bed, a basin, and several funerary bronze artefacts.

According to the archaeologists, the tomb dates from the late 7th century BC and is providing new insights into the Etruscan funerary customs and social structure.

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