Tomb of Orcus
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The Tomb of Orcus, sometimes called the Tomb of Murina, is a 4th-century BC Etruscan hypogeum in Tarquinia, Italy. Discovered in 1868, it displays Hellenistic influences in its remarkable murals, which include the portrait of Velia Velcha, an Etruscan noblewoman, and the only known pictorial representation of the demon Tuchulcha. In general, the murals are noted for their depiction of death, evil, and unhappiness. ()
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Lazio
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Tomb of Orcus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Monterozzi necropolis, Tomb of the Leopards, Tomb of the Whipping, Tomb of Hunting and Fishing.