OLEVANO ROMANO

Location: Olevano Romano, Rome (Italy) — 41.8594 N, 13.0303 E

Dating: 5th–4th centuries BC

Characteristics: Olevano Romano’s polygonal wall fragments survive around the historic center and hill slopes. The walls likely belonged to a fortified hill settlement controlling movement through the upper Latin uplands. Construction tends toward large limestone blocks with rough to moderate precision.

Polygonal classification: Type II (Lugli)

Attribution: The hilltop site is most commonly attributed to the Aequi.

Specific points to see:

• Via Ara dei Santi (Balconcino)