The Museums of Otricoli
The two archaeological museums of Otricoli connect the three great historical identities of the territory: the pre-Roman settlement (7th century BC), the Roman city of Ocriculum (1st century BC–7th century AD) and the present-day medieval village.
The Antiquarium of Casale San Fulgenzio, located within the Archaeological Park of Ocriculum, and the Municipal Antiquarium, housed in the historic centre, preserve a remarkable collection of artefacts uncovered during archaeological excavations conducted between 1960 and 2005 in Ocriculum and the nearby necropolises of Cerqua Cupa and Crepafico.
Among the most significant exhibits are the complete grave goods from three pre-Roman tombs dating to the 6th and 7th centuries BC, valuable artefacts from the Roman city, and numerous stone elements that were later reused in the decoration and construction of the early medieval village.
Together, the two museums offer visitors the opportunity to retrace nearly twenty centuries of history, following the transformation of the territory from an Umbrian settlement to a flourishing Roman municipium and, finally, to the fortified medieval community that survives today.
