Necropolis of Fossa

Necropolis of Fossa was an Italic necropolis, the ruins of which are located in the comune of Fossa, in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy [1]. The origins of the necropolis of Fossa are attributed to the first population residing in the area, the Vestini on Monte Cerro, where remains of a fortified village dating back to between the 9th and 8th century BC can be found [1]. Later, the development of Aveia during the Roman era continued its use until around the 1st century BC [1]. The area is located in an alluvial zone on the eastern bank of the Aterno river [1]. It was discovered accidentally in 1992 during excavations for the construction of an industrial warehouse [1]. The excavated area covers 3,500 m², with approximately 500 tombs of different types (tumuli, pits, chamber tombs, and infant burials in ceramic tiles) dating back to three main periods [1].