Ferentium was a town of ancient Etruria, situated near the modern city of Viterbo in the northern part of the Roman province of Latium, now in modern Lazio. The city was also known as Ferentinum, Ferentum or Ferentia, and should not be confused with ancient Ferentinum (now Ferentino), which is in southern Lazio.[1]
Around 400 AD. diocese Ferentium was established. After 700 AD, the diocese was suppressed. In 1172 Ferentium was conquered, sacked, and depopulated by Viterbo, and the territory incorporated into this neighboring city.
Remains
Ruins of the Ancient Roman theater of Ferentium
Extensive remains of the ancient Roman city are still extant, including the Ferento Roman Theater and several domestic and municipal buildings.
Archaeological investigations
Much of the early work at the site is due to the "archaeologist king" Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. The most recent excavations took place between 1994 and 2009 under the supervision of Tuscia University in Viterbo.[5] Many of the most important remains may be found in the National Archaeological Museum at Rocca Albornoz, Viterbo, including some reconstructed building remains and some marble statues depicting characters from classical tragedy and comedy which presumably came from the area of the theater. A small wooden model of the theater is also present.
Harris, W., R. Talbert, T. Elliott, S. Gillies. "Places: 413132 (Ferentium)". Pleiades. Retrieved February 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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