Italy

Archaeological Park of Urbs Salvia

Roman town ruins and park in the Marche, Italy

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The Archaeological Park of Urbs Salvia is situated in the comune of Urbisaglia (Province of Macerata), in the Marches, Italy. It is the largest archaeological park in the region.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Temporal Epochs

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Excavations and finds enter museum

mid-18th century

Monumental building phase under Augustus and Tiberius

1st century BC–1st century AD

Theatre constructed

23 AD

Amphitheatre erected

after 81 AD

Founding as a colonia

2nd century BC

Sacked by the Visigoths

408–410 AD

Literary reference to decline

1265–1321

Classification

Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

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Defensive Structures

Defensive Walls
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Water Management Features

AqueductsCisternsReservoirs
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Public and Civic Structures

TheatresAmphitheatres
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Burial and Funerary Structures

Tombs
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Religious and Ritual Structures

Temples
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Artistic and Decorative Features

MuralsStatuesInscriptionsMonuments
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Transportation and Communication Structures

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Country

Italy

Coordinates

43.20° N, 13.39° E