Etruscan Script on Gold Leaf at Villa Giulia, Rome, late 6th century BC- early 5th century BC. Artist: Unknown.

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Etruscan Script on Gold Leaf at Villa Giulia, Rome, late 6th century BC- early 5th century BC. The Etruscan civilization is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria, and northern Lazio.