In the heart of Lake Bolsena, in the Italian province of Viterbo, lies an archaeological treasure that has remained hidden beneath the waters for centuries. This is the prehistoric settlement known as “Gran Carro”, whose existence has been confirmed since the late 1950s, but only recently has it begun to reveal its deepest secrets thanks […]
Etruria
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An Etruscan Mirror from the British Museum Depicts a Ritual Kiss Between Mother and Daughter
A new study has shed light on an ancient Etruscan mirror preserved in the British Museum, revealing significant details about the customs and rituals of ancient Etruria. The mirror, dating from the 4th century B.C., shows on its reverse a poignant scene: two women embracing and kissing, a gesture that has long intrigued specialists and […]
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An Etruscan Bronze Lamp Found in Cortona is an Object of Worship Associated with the Mysteries of Dionysus
Archaeologists recently re-evaluated a remarkable relic from the ancient Etruscan civilization in central Italy – a massive, elaborately decorated bronze lamp that may have been used in rituals honoring the Greek god Dionysus. The lamp, found in a ditch near the town of Cortona, has long puzzled scholars due to its unique design and mysterious […]
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Monumental Etruscan Tomb Discovered in the Necropolis of San Giuliano North of Rome
A monumental Etruscan tomb has been discovered in the necropolis of San Giuliano, north of Rome. After years of work, a team of archaeologists unearthed an impressive Etruscan tomb that had remained partially hidden underground in the rock-cut necropolis of San Giuliano in the town of Barbarano, north of Rome. The discovery occurred while researchers […]
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Intact Etruscan Tomb with Double Chamber Opened at Vulci
On October 27th, the long-awaited opening of the Etruscan tomb discovered last April in the Osteria necropolis, within the Archaeological and Natural Park of Vulci, took place. The excavation, led by the Vulci Foundation and the Archaeological, Fine Arts, and Landscape Superintendence of the province of Viterbo, allowed access to the interior of this tomb, […]