Etruscan Pyramid of Bomarzo
This ancient pyramid-shaped altar emerges from thick forests, revealing mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals in a sacred setting.

📜 Monumental Etruscan pyramid-shaped altar, rediscovered in 2008.
🔍 Believed to be an altar for Etruscan sacrificial rituals dating back to the 7th or 6th centuries BC.

Why Go

🌳 Explore an ancient altar hidden in a sacred forest
📜 Discover Etruscan history and religious practices
🚶 Hike trails connecting to other historical sites
📸 Opportunity for unique nature and history photography

Why Avoid

⛰️ Unmarked and steep hiking trails
⚠️ Requires careful navigation, not easily accessible

Tips

🗺️ Detailed directions and GPX tracks available online
📍 Trails often start from Bomarzo's sports grounds
🧭 Coordinates: 42° 30′ 17″ N, 12° 15′ 60″ E

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