The Elusive Etruscans

<p>The Etruscans, an ancient civilisation that flourished in Italy before the rise of Rome, have long captivated historians and archaeologists alike.</p> <p>Despite leaving a rich legacy of art and architecture, their culture nonetheless remains shrouded in mystery due to the scarcity of written records from the period.</p> <p>They are nonetheless renowned for their artistry and sophisticated society, having been among the first urban civilisations in the Mediterranean, having emerged in the Iron Age, and inhabited the region of Etruria, present-day Tuscany, Umbria, and parts of Lazio.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@ancient_artefacts/the-elusive-etruscans-ea807262438d"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>