EXPLORING THE POLYGONAL WORLD ONE BLOCK AT A TIME

VEROLI

Location: Veroli, Lazio (Italy) — 41.6972 N, 13.4170 E

Dating: 6th-4th centuries BC

Characteristics: A polygonal defensive circuit constructed by the Ernici people runs through the San Leucio quarter, built in mortarless megalithic blocks with small posterule gateways.

Polygonal classification: Types I-II (Lugli)

Attribution: The site is attributed to the Hernici.

Specific points to see:

  • Via Contrada Scaccia Scarafoni
  • Rocca di Veroli