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Polygonal Walls of Castel San Pietro Romano

MegalithicEuropeItalyc. 550 BCEAncient Latin / Roman

Large dry-laid limestone blocks form the ancient fortification circuit above Palestrina. Medieval rebuilding added towers and blocked older openings. The municipality dates the original enclosure to the late sixth century BCE.

41.8456°, 12.8959°

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Documentary Stone Riddles - Polygonal Walls of Italy - Full VersionDocumentary Stone Riddles - Polygonal Walls of Italy - Full Version · Stone Riddles · Starts at 47:18

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