NORBA

Location: Norma, Lazio (Italy) — 41.5916 N, 12.9602 E

Dating: 7th-3rd centuries BC

Characteristics: Contains a circuit of polygonal walls built high on a raised plateau overlooking the Pontine Plain. The sites boasts numerous polygonal platforms and a massive curved gateway. The wall which runs to the left of this gate is made of incredible type III polygonal stonework and is pierced by a singular postern which leads underground to a dead end. Another interesting feature is the so called La Loggia, a massive polygonal tower overlooking the exposed western side of the settlement.

Polygonal classification: Types II-III (Lugli)

Attribution: The site is often attributed to the pre-Roman Latin peoples (Volsci) from the 7th-6th centuries BC before Roman influence and reorganization of the town grid after the 4th century BC.

Specific points to see:

• Parco Archeologico di Norba – Porta Maggiore, La Loggia tower, numerous acropolis pedestals of polygonal masonry, perimeter cliffside polygonal walls and posterns