Ancient Whispers: Uncovering the Etruscan Capitolium of Cosa on Ansedonia's Hill

The Capitolium of Cosa, an estimated oldest structure in the settlement established in 273 B.C, perches on the rocco di Ansedonia. Originally transformed into a Capitolium at the onset of the 2nd century B.C, it stands preserving various terracotta architectural components such as Tuscanic capitals of the columns and an embellished architrave brimming with intricate vegetal characteristics. Time has wrought considerable erosion upon this Etrusco-Italian temple, yet its decorative style still raises its eyebrows, featuring a void fronton and decoration confined to high relief figures and tableaus.

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