Newly Discovered Ancient Etruscan Artifacts Found in Tuscany

According to the latest news reports, several coins and bronze statues were discovered in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy from the lost Etruscan civilization.   

Italy hails 'exceptional' discovery of ancient bronze statues in Tuscany 

(By Alvise Armellini, Reuters News) 

'Exceptional' Ancient Statues Discovered in Italy | Reuters

Understanding

In order to better understand what the discovery of these Etruscan Bronze statues signifies, let us explore a timeline of the origins and development of this ancient civilization dating back to almost 2,300 years ago when Etruscan society and culture made a profound impact on Italy.

 

Video: The History of the Etruscans

Mapping It Out

Below are three maps contrasting the areas of San Casciano dei Bagni commune, the region of Tuscany and former Etruscan strongholds in Italy.

Map of comune of San Casciano dei Bagni(province of Siena, region Tuscany, Ital.svg Wikimedia Commons

Tuscany in Italy.svg via Wikimedia Commons

Etruscan Civilizations map.png via Wikimedia Commons

Parting Thoughts

  Having a better understanding of this lost civilization brings to life the importance of these recent discoveries on the "rewriting" of history as we know it.

By Staff | thesameconnection.com