Vigna Pia necropolis
Location
City/Town
Rome
Modern Country
Italy
Culture
Roman
Site Type
Necropolis
Description
This necropolis consists of tombs, columbaria, a family tomb, and the tomb of Atilia Romana.
Funeral Sites
The Columbaria
This is a burial chamber consisting of niches where urns could be placed. It has mosaic floors with black and white tiles. The walls have a floral design and pattern to create the feeling of being in a garden.
Tomb of Roman Atilia
This is a family tomb dedicated to Atilia Romana, the wife of Atilius Abascantus. This tomb also had a mosaic created with black and white tiles.
Key Words
Columbarium
Tomb
Necropolis
Mosaic