Archaeology in the Crete Senesi

Inaugurated on May 18, 2002, the Corboli Museum is considered “one of the finest small museums in Italy” and is recognized as a “Museum of Regional Significance” by Tuscany. The building, dating back to the 1200s, has undergone many changes over the centuries. It spans three floors, preserving rare painting cycles of historical and artistic value. The exhibition path, which includes collections from the Museum of Sacred Art and the Etruscan Museum, is divided into three sections: art, archaeology, and ceramics.

Dating back to the 4th century AD, this magnificent mosaic is believed to have been part of a luxurious rural villa. Made of precious colored tesserae, it decorates a large rectangular room thought to be a reception hall, characterized by a design of large floral rosettes reminiscent of North African motifs. An adjoining room, in contrast, features a star pattern formed by eight diamonds and squares, along with the recurrent "Solomon's Knot" motif.

Together with the Tumulo del Molinello, this archaeological site provides evidence of Etruscan presence in the area. Today, a selection of artifacts recovered from the necropolis excavations is on display in the ARCHAEOLOGY section of the Palazzo Corboli Museum in Asciano.

Together with the Necropolis of Poggio Pinci, this archaeological site provides evidence of the Etruscan presence in the area. Today, a selection of artifacts recovered from the necropolis excavations is on display in the ARCHAEOLOGY section of the Palazzo Corboli Museum in Asciano.