The Etruscan Culture

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The Etruscan civilization first appeared in central Italy in the 8th century BCE. The Etruscan's distinctive material record and indecipherable language add to the mystique of this particular culture. The Etruscans boasted the most highly developed culture in Italy before the Roman period. Despite the strong Greek influence on their culture, inscriptions and artifacts indicate that the Etruscans were not originally Greek. 

Their richly ornamented graves account for the majority of the Etruscan archaeological finds. The metal and ceramic objects found within this context indicate a high artistic and technical standard. The museum's display includes several characteristic sculptures and pottery vessels.