Alatri's Cyclopean Walls

What are cycolpean walls you ask? Huge walls from pre-Roman times that made of massive multi-ton stones placed perfectly together in such a way that no one exactly sure how they were able to do it. Yes, ancient alien theories come into play.

They were built somewhere between 6-3 centuries BC, and now form the base of Alatri's acropolis. They use polygonal masonry - irregular, massive limestone boulders that fit together perfectly without cement.

They are called cyclopean because for a long time it was believed mythical monsters made them. For now, the current theory is that the Henrci people built them...somehow. They are only found here in Alatri, and it's a pretty neat claim to fame.

The views from the top of the acropolis are fantastic.Read more