Ancient sensation: 15 bronzes from San Casciano conquer Berlin!

Ancient sensation: 15 bronzes from San Casciano conquer Berlin!

Berlin, Deutschland - On July 5, 2025, the James Simon Gallery in Berlin opens an extraordinary exhibition that deals with the archaeological discoveries from San Casciano dei Bagni. This finds that were made in Tuscany in 2022 are considered the most important discovery of ancient art in Italy for fifty years. The exhibition shows 15 well -preserved statues, heads and hundreds of bronze small artifacts, which date from the period of the 3rd before the 4th century. Both the Etruscan and Roman culture dominate, which existed in parallel. The opening is supplemented by the presence of the Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli and the cooperation with the antique collection of Prussian cultural property, which gives the presentation additional weight. [rbb24] reports that the exhibition will be shown in Berlin from July 5, 2025 to October 12, 2025.

The finds from San Casciano dei Bagni are not only artistically valuable, but also of considerable cultural and historical interest. The site, which is 70 km south of Siena, is known for its hot sources, which have been considered holy places for over 2000 years. Already in the Bronze Age, these sources were worshiped as healing by leaving offerings there. Remarkable objects include detailed, Etruscan and Latin labeled sculptures as well as votive - artistically designed plates and sculptures that represent different materials. An impressive example is the statue of a praying woman from the 2nd century BC. [WELT] emphasizes that the excavations that began in 2021 were made possible by the exceptional conditions of the thermal water and a location under a layer of roof pans, which favored the preservation of the artifacts.

A look at the finds and their meaning

The outstanding finds include parts of the body made of bronze, surgical spatula and medical amulets, all of which are connected to the topic of health. The finds show that there was a pronounced belief in healing in the ancient world that is reflected in the votive. In addition, everyday objects such as chicken eggs, fruit and coins were discovered, which give insights into the way of life of the population of the time.

The most important pieces of the collection include a children's statue from the 2nd century BC. Chr. With an Etruscan inscription and a figure of a young man whose origin is documented by engravings. Such objects indicate that Etruscan culture flourished over a long period of time and adapted to Roman influence. [Welt] states that the exhibition in Berlin is a premiere because these bronzes are presented outside of Italy for the first time.

Future of the excavation site

The municipality of San Casciano dei Bagni plans to continue the excavations and to build a museum in the village in order to maintain and present the finds in the long term. These endeavors should not only serve to preserve the cultural heritage, but also strengthen the region's tourism industry. The important archaeological sites in Italy have always attracted cultural travelers from all over the world. In addition to the world -famous Pompeii and the Colosseum, there are also less well -known sites of historical interest that reflect the rich legacy of ancient cultures such as the Etruscan and Romans. [wanderd.de] describes some of these sites and their cultural importance.