Lake of the Idols
| Lake of the Idols | |
|---|---|
| Lago degli Idoli (Italian) | |
Lake of the Idols following restoration | |
| Location | Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy |
| Coordinates | 43°51′50″N 11°41′30″E / 43.86389°N 11.69167°E |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Surface elevation | 1,380 m (4,530 ft) |
Lake of the Idols (Italian: Lago degli Idoli) is a lake located in Arezzo Province, Tuscany, Italy. It is located 1,380 metres (4,530 ft) above sea level atop Monte Falterona, about 600 metres from the source of the river Arno. Situated near an ancient road linking Etruria (including Tuscany and Umbria) with the Adriatic port cities of Romagna, it is known for one of the largest archaeological finds of the Etruscan civilization; over 600 bronze statuettes of Etruscan and Roman origin, along with thousands of other figurines from Cisalpine Gaul and Umbria, were discovered within the lake.