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Tomba della Mula
43.8285° N, 11.2143° E
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The Tomba della Mula (Italian: "Tomb of the She-Mule") is a beehive tomb in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, Central Italy, dating to the 7th century BC. The name derives from an ancient legend, according to which a golden she-mule had been buried in the fields around Florence. It is known since the 15th century, and is the largest pre-Roman Italic dome tomb known in Italy. The structure has a diameter of some 9 m (30 ft) and contains vaulted roofs. The tomb was declared a national monument in 1905.
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Construction
7th century BC
First recorded mention
15th century
National monument designation
1905
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