The François Tomb of Vulci has been appointed by the Italian Government as a Heritage Site for its most important archaeological and artistic testimonies of the Etruscan civilization, dating back to the 4th century BC. From June 25, 2026, the tomb will be permanently displayed in the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome, where, along with numerous other unique Etruscan items, it will be admired by a vast public of visitors, scholars, and enthusiasts from all around the world.
The François Tomb, discovered in the Ponte Rotto Necropolis in Vulci in 1857 by the archaeologist Alessandro François, preserves noteworthy paintings, witnessing to this ancient Mediterranean civilization.
It represents a new flagship for the Vulci Archaeological and Naturalistic Park and for the entire Tuscia Region. The permanent initiative was established by the Vulci Foundation in collaboration with Villa Giulia.