Tarquinia, a powerful Etruscan city.
The Etruscans were an ancient culture. They existed from about 1200 BC to 400 AD when they were assimilated by the Romans.
They lived in an area from northern Lazio (the region north of Rome) through Tuscany and eastern Umbria and north to the Veneto. Their origins are the subject of much speculation. We found it very interesting that the society allowed women to participate equally with men and own property in their own name.
Tarquinia, one of their major cities, is situated on a large plain to the west of Viterbo.
The Etruscans were a very advanced culture. They had a written language which has not been deciphered. They taught the French and Romans how to make wine and build roads. They dressed in a fashion that the Romans imitated, "the toga". They feasted in a reclined position on couches which the Romans imitated, etc.
Perhaps, one can consider them the "Early" Romans.
Below, is a view of the Etruscan terrain around Tarquinia.
They lived in an area from northern Lazio (the region north of Rome) through Tuscany and eastern Umbria and north to the Veneto. Their origins are the subject of much speculation. We found it very interesting that the society allowed women to participate equally with men and own property in their own name.
Tarquinia, one of their major cities, is situated on a large plain to the west of Viterbo.
The Etruscans were a very advanced culture. They had a written language which has not been deciphered. They taught the French and Romans how to make wine and build roads. They dressed in a fashion that the Romans imitated, "the toga". They feasted in a reclined position on couches which the Romans imitated, etc.
Perhaps, one can consider them the "Early" Romans.
Below, is a view of the Etruscan terrain around Tarquinia.
Each of the dots at the bottom of this map represent discovered Etruscan tombs. It is estimated that 6,000 tombs may exist in this area.
Excavated tomb entrances are identified by the small structures.
An undeveloped tomb entrance.
Descent into a tomb,
Other exceptional tomb paintings, which provide insight into the culture.
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