The Remaining Body: the Etruscan Urn at the National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia

From 29 May to 29 November 2026 the National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia hosts the exhibition "The Remaining Body: the prothesis in the Etruscan urn of Civitavecchia and its contemporary echoes." The show features a rare Etruscan artifact recently recovered and restored, presented together with contemporary works that reflect on memory and loss.

Highlights

• Etruscan urn (late 6th century BC) from Cerveteri, depicting the deceased lying on the funeral couch with narrative friezes.
• Four contemporary works by Massimo Luccioli (section "From Cosmic Ashes") that engage with the ancient themes.
• Exhibition located on the third floor among 19th-century collections and objects recovered by law enforcement.

Restoration and cultural significance

The urn returned to public ownership following law enforcement action and diagnostic restoration, enabling its preservation and public display. The exhibition emphasizes the museum's role in safeguarding heritage, promoting research and fostering dialogue between past and present.

Curators and events

• Curators: Lara Anniboletti and Alessandro Mandolesi.
• Opening: Friday 29 May 2026 at 17:30.
• Catalogue presentation: 5 June 2026.
• Summer programme with lectures and meetings featuring specialists in the field.

Visitor information

• Dates: 29/05/2026 - 29/11/2026.
• Venue: National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia, third floor.
• Address: Largo Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 1, 00053 Civitavecchia (RM), Italy.
• Accessibility: the reinstallation and expansion, supported in part by the PNRR, aim to improve access and services; a full reopening is scheduled after summer 2026.

This exhibition is suitable for visitors interested in Etruscan funerary practices and in exploring the interplay between ancient artifacts and contemporary artistic responses.