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Hispellum
42.9917° N, 12.6700° E
About
Hispellum (modern Spello) was an ancient town of Umbria, Italy, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Fulginiae on the road to Perusia.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Iron Age occupation begins
7th century BCE
Urbanisation and terrace construction
Late 3rd century BCE
Roman incorporation of Umbria
c. 260 BCE
Via Flaminia link established
220 BCE
Augustan building programme
Late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Necropolis usage
3rd–2nd centuries BCE
Sanctuary monumentalisation
3rd–1st centuries BCE
Perusine War and colonial status
41–40 BCE
Villa construction and modification
Augustan age; modified at end of 2nd century
Villa Fidelia construction and inscription find
c. 1600
Marble rescript tablet found
1733
Aqueduct use and restoration
until 19th century; recently restored
Porta Urbica reopened
1960
Villa of the Mosaics rediscovered
2005
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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