Parco Archeologico Antica Norba

Norba is an ancient Latin city situated overlooking the Pontine Marshes [1]. Founded as a Roman colony in 492 BC to guard against the Volsci, it became an important fortress [1] [2]. The site is renowned for its well-preserved polygonal walls extending over 2.5 km, constructed with massive limestone blocks without mortar [1] [3]. It features the monumental Porta Maggiore gateway and temple foundations including one dedicated to Juno Lucina [1] [4]. The city was destroyed by Sulla's troops during the Roman civil wars [1] [3].