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The Antiquarium of Minturno: the statues of Augustus and Livia in the theatre on the Appian Way
An antiquarium has been housed in the ambulatories of the Roman theatre of Minturnae since 1984, bringing together the most significant finds from the colony founded in 296 BC on the Appian Way, on the border between the Latium and Campania regions. The layout allows visitors to view the artefacts within the original context of the Roman theatre. The structure, which once seated 4,500 spectators, is still used today for summer performances.
The Gallery of Statues
The right ambulatory displays portraits of imperial power: the statues of Augustus and Livia, originating from the temple dedicated to the Emperor, and a group of Muses that once decorated the theatre's stage (scaenae). In the left ambulatory, the lapidarium showcases marble architectural decorations (capitals, cornices, and friezes) and a series of anonymous togated figures (togati)—local notables whose names have been lost to time.
Practical Information
The archaeological area also includes the forum, the baths, the macellum (market), and a paved section of the Via Appia (Old Appian Way). Today, it stands as one of the major archaeological complexes on the Latium coast.
