Temples represent one of the most significant testimonies of Etruscan civilization and of the central role that religion played in the public life of cities. On the Acropolis of Volterra, ancient Velathri, archaeological excavations have brought to light a complex sacred area that developed between the Archaic and Hellenistic periods, consisting of monumental temples, cult areas, and spaces dedicated to religious ceremonies.
This section collects in-depth studies dedicated to Etruscan sacred architecture, the models described by Vitruvius, the great temples of the Acropolis, and their decorative elements. A journey through construction techniques, spatial organization, and the religious meaning of the buildings that helped shape Volterra’s spiritual and cultural identity over the centuries.
