Museo archeologico di Aleria

The Musée Jérôme-Carcopino is a hidden gem of Corsica, ideal for history enthusiasts. It provides a window into the island’s complex past—from prehistoric roots to Greek, Etruscan, Carthaginian, and Roman dominions—all housed in an atmospheric fort. Plan about 1–2 hours for a combined visit to the museum and the neighboring archaeological site. 📚 About the Museum Named after historian Jérôme Carcopino, it was established in 1978 within the Genoese-built Fort de Matra, whose origins date from the 14th–16th centuries. The museum presents fifteen centuries of Corsican history, from the Neolithic era through Greek, Etruscan, Carthaginian, and Roman periods, up to the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE. 🏛️ What You See in the Images Interior galleries displaying archaeological ceramics, bronze artifacts, and daily-life objects unearthed from the ancient site of Aleria. Zoomorphic rhytons—decorative vessels shaped like animals (dog, mule, horse)—highlights of the collection. Wikipedia Exterior view of the Fort de Matra, which houses the museum and overlooks the surrounding plains and vineyards.