Norba
Norba, an ancient town of Latium (Adjectum), Italy. It is situated 1 mile northwest of the modern town of Norma, on the western edge of the Volscian Mountains or Monti Lepini. The town is perched above a precipitous cliff with a splendid view over the Pomptine Marshes below; the highest point stands to ca. 460 meters (over 1500 feet) above sea level.
"Porta Maggiore", the main gate of Norba | |
Shown within Lazio | |
| Location | Comune di Norma, Lazio, Italy |
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| Region | Lazio |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | 492 BC |
| Periods | Roman Republic |
| Cultures | Ancient Rome |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | yes |
| Archaeologists | Raniero Mangarelli; Luigi Savignóni; Stefania Quilici Gigli |
| Management | Soprintendenza Archeologica per il Lazio |
| Public access | yes |
| Website | Norba (in Italian) |
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