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Necropolis of Poggino
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To reach the necropolis of Poggino from Castellina in Chianti take the road 222 Chiantigiana towards Siena, after a few kilometers near the village of Fonterutoli is the Necropolis of Poggino with some remains of Etruscan tombs.

In the archaeological area, located in a forest, were found five tombs, dating back to the sixth century BC, within them were recovered materials and furnishings, part of which are on display in the lobby of the medieval fortress, among them there are two Attic black-figure amphorae, Etruscan-Corinthian unguentarium from Vulci, other vitreous paste, decorations and piece of arms in bronze and iron.

Etruscan Tomb, Necropolis of Poggino, Castellina in Chianti

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WHAT TO SEE IN THE AREA:

Badia a Coltibuono. Radda in Chianti. Gaiole in Chianti.