The Capanna tomb (The Tomb of the Hut)
 at Cerveteri



mound

This tomb was constructed before 600BC. There was originally just one tomb in the mound.
Then three more were added inside.





entrance

The entrance to the main tomb, with a "room" on each side.





main chamber

This is the main chamber with another "room" beyond.
There are stone couches along both walls. The other room was the burial area. It was all carved into the stone.



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