Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Etruscans, one of Europe’s most mysterious ancient peoples are believed to have migrated from Lydia, in modern western Turkey, settling in northern and central Italy nearly 3,000 years ago. The Etruscan civilization founded many cities in Italy and its influence on ancient Roman culture was profound.
They were skilled navigators and incredibly talented craftsmen who left behind stunning art renowned for its vitality and often vivid coloring. Many of the Etruscan colorful wall paintings and frequently capture scenes of how their people enjoy themselves at parties and banquets.
The Etruscans Left Behind Strange Artifacts And Buildings
Despite that these ancient people were much closer to us in time, they were even more enigmatic and inaccessible than other ancient cultures such as Crete, Mesopotamia, or Mycenae, and we have still much to learn about the mysterious Etruscan civilization. Historians and archaeologists can tell a lot about the Etruscans, but some of their unearthed artifacts and structures have been challenging to interpret. The religious beliefs, traditions, and customs of the Etruscans are a complex subject.
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