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Archaeological site
Musarna
An Etruscan settlement located approximately 10 km west of Viterbo, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 42°24′44″ N, 11°58′36″ E
About
Musarna is an Etruscan settlement located approximately 10 km west of Viterbo, Italy. The site was discovered in 1849 and has been the site of excavations carried out by the École française de Rome since 1983.
During the Hellenistic period the settlement was surrounded by a fortification wall.
The third century BC stone sarcophagus of Larth Thvetlie, son of Arnth, is housed in the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
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Getting there
Viterbo Porta FiorentinaTrain, nearest
10.7 km as the crow flies
Musarna
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Musarna?
Musarna is in Tuscania, in the province of Viterbo (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.41220, 11.97660.
Is Musarna wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is not wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to see near Musarna?
Nearby you’ll find: Necropoli delle Scalette (7.1 km away), Pian di Mola necropolis (7.5 km away), Necropoli di Peschiera (7.7 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Specchio in bronzo da musarna, necropoli orientale, 02 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences