Poggio Pelliccia cont..

The tomb of Poggio Pelliccia dates from VII B.C. and appears to have been used until mid V century BC by a family of aristocratic origins. Historically this has been a period which marked the decline of the big centre of Vetulonia in favour of its countryside and surrounding areas.

The economical slowdown of the major center was testified by the decline of number of tombs and riches found in them.

The tomb was discovered in 1972, unfortunately very much looted. The remains found in the tomb and the ornaments which are now kept in the Archaeological Museum in Florence, helped reconstructing its origins.