Ostia Antica in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Tomba degli Archetti
La necropoli della Via Ostiense
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Tomb of the Arches
The Via Ostiense necropolis
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
1. Tomba degli Archetti / Tomb of the Arches Marker
Built in the early 1st century AD, this tomb initially took the form of a funerary precinct in opus reticulatum. The north faηade is particularly finely made, with architectural features in brick surmounted by arches: the lunettes are decorated with multi-coloured inlays in yellow and red brick, alternating with pieces of tufa and pumice stone. In the second half of
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Erected by Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 41° 45.453′ N, 12° 17.777′ E. Marker is in Ostia Antica, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It can be reached from Viale degli Scavi. The marker is in Ostia Antica Archaeological Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ostia Antica, Lazio 00119, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
2. Tomba degli Archetti
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mura Repubblicane Porta Romana / Republican Walls Roman Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); La Necropoli della Via Ostiense / The Via Ostiensis Necropolis (within shouting distance of this marker); Magazzini Repubblicani e Caseggiato del Cane Monnus / Republican Warehouses and Cane Monnus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ostia Antica: Storia e Sviluppo Urbano / Ancient Ostia: History and Urban Development (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Area a Servizio del Fiume e Il Quartiere Dei Magazzini / Area Serving River and Warehouse District (within shouting distance of this marker); Cippi di Caninio / The Boundary Stones of Gaius Caninius (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Boundary Stone of Gaius Caninius (about 120 meters away); The Archeological Area of Ostia Antica / L'Area Archeologica di Ostia Antica (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ostia Antica.
More about this marker. The marker is found along the city's main entry road, known as Decumanus Maximus. It is about 50 meters east of the Porto Romano, which was the ancient gateway into the city.
Also see . . . Porta Romana necropolis.
Excerpt: "A bit to the east is a beautifully decorated tomb from the first century AD, with later modifications ('Tomba degli Archetti', B6). This tomb is famous because of its north facade. It is divided in sections by red brick pilasters. Between the pilasters are red brick arches. The lower part of the arches is filled with opus reticulatum. In the upper part are polychrome intarsios of rays, made of red and yellow bricks, and pieces of pumice. In this tomb a polychrome mosaic was found, that has disappeared. Depicted were a boar-hunt and parts of a ship. The south facade is interesting because of the decoration of two doorways and a window. One doorway and a window have thick travertine frames. On the lintel of the doorway is the inscription H(oc) M(onumentum) H(eredes) N(on) [S(equetur)], 'This monument does not go to the heirs'. A doorway to the right has a red and yellow decoration."(Submitted on August 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
