The Museum, which is closely connected with the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park, is situated in the
19th-century Palazzo Nuovo within the fortified stronghold of Piombino’s historic centre. The Museum
focuses on the relationship between man, land and resources; naturally, mineral deposits and their exploitation
were of primary importance among these. Scale models of various particularly significant items (protohistoric
kilns, Etruscan kilns, tombs, and the hold of a ship, evocative of the wrecks found in nearby waters) enhance
the exhibition.
Prehistoric artefacts are on display, including a bowl engraved with the figure of a bison, artefacts from
excavations at Populonia’s Etruscan necropolis, and Roman finds which include the famous silver amphora
found in 1968 in the sea between Baratti and San Vincenzo. It is decorated with 134 ovals with figures in
relief depicting devotees of the goddess Cibele (Great Mother, goddess of fertility and life-force) and is
dateable to the end of IV AD.
The Museum contains an experimental archaeological centre; archaeologists from the Baratti and Populonia Park
demonstrate how ancient ceramics and stone were worked. Archaeological digs are also simulated, with special
programmes for children and schools.
Piazza della Cittadella, 8 - 57025 Piombino
Telephone: 0565 221646
Telephone: 0565 260857
museocittadella@parchivaldicornia.it
www.parchivaldicornia.it
weekday times: 10 AM- 7 PM
rates: Intero: 6 Euro - Ridotto: 4 Euro
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