ISERNIA

Location: Isernia, Molise (Italy) — 41.5969 N, 14.2353 E

Dating: Exact dating is still debated

Characteristics: Isernia maintains numerous small stretches of polygonal masonry which may have formed a complete fortification circuit. One particular section of note is found within a restaurant in the town’s center.

Polygonal classification: Types II-IV (Lugli)

Attribution: It is often attributed to the pre-Roman Pentri tribe of the Samnite people.

Specific points to see:

• Osteria Antiche Mura
• Piazza San Pietro Celestino
• Via Roma 1 and possible sections along Via Roma
• Ruins along Via Occidentale (Roman era)