ATINA

Location: Atina, Lazio (Italy) — 41.6206 N, 13.7971 E

Dating: 8th-5th centuries BC

Characteristics: Relatively recent excavations have revealed a particularly impressive stretch of polygonal walls in the ancient city. Known as one of the “Saturnian” cities, Atina originally had an impressive defensive circuit of large polygonal blocks surrounding the acropolis and surrounding hills.

Polygonal classification: Type II (Lugli)

Attribution: The site is often attributed to pre-Roman peoples.

Specific points to see:

• Via Sferracavallo