Marches Archaeological sites - description and useful info

In the Marches region, first signs of human presence were found on mount Conero. They date back to Lower Paleolithic.

Between XIV and X Century BC, two different cultures had been living in Marches region at the same time: Subappennine and Protovillanovan. Actually the largest number of findings is from Iron Age when Picentes settled down around VII Century BC but they aren't well known because inscriptions have never been deciphered.

There's evidence of their civilization all around the region as well as necropolis. In the IV Century Gauls invaded Picentes' territories getting as far as Esino river. After Gauls lost the war against Rome, Picentes had to knuckel under as well.

Romans' presence in Marches region is well documented by many remains of bridges, amphiteatres, temples and by the two consular roads: via Flaminia and via Salaria.

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Sentinum

Sentinum is one of the most important archaeological site in Marche. At first glance, you can have a view of the ancient city that is collocated in an area where there has not been construction in modern age and so the urban planning is still visible, with its streets and some remains of important buildings.…

Cupra Marittima

Cupra Marittima has a magnificent and propserous past, as an important center of commerce during the Roman age. The precious frescos are a proof of the strong bond between this city the sea, and the myth, and the architectural remains are interesting because they represent the vitality of Cupra Marittima.…

Urbs Salvia

Urbs Salvia was a land of origin of important figures of the empire who did not fail to adorn it with important monuments. Destroyed by the Visigoths in the first half of the 5th century AD Urbs Salvia was abandoned and the town moved from the slopes of the top of the hill.…