Etruscans - Finestre sull'Arte

Marzabotto's National Etruscan Museum reopens completely renovated

The MNEMA - Museo Nazionale Etrusco "Pompeo Aria" National Etruscan Museum in Marzabotto (Bologna) reopened its doors to the public today after a major rearrangement and reflection on the role a museum is called to play in contemporary society. The r...
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Cerveteri and the Greco-Eastern world: exhibiting the most important cores of extant Ceretan hydriai

At the end of an important phase of extraordinary maintenance work, carried out thanks to funding from the European Community and destined for the sites under its jurisdiction, the Cerveteri and Tarquinia Archaeological Park (PACT) is presenting two ...
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The Italian state purchased the François Tomb, an identifying testimony to Etruscan civilization

The François Tomb of Vulci officially becomes part of the heritage of the Italian state. The signing of the deed of sale, which took place today at the Ministry of Culture in the presence of Minister Alessandro Giuli, sanctions thedefinitive a...
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Etruscans and Veneti: an exhibition in Venice on the fundamental role of water in the sacred and society

From March 6, 2026, theDoge's Apartment in the Doge's Palace in Venice will host the exhibition Etruschi e Veneti. Waters, Cults and Sanctuaries, an exhibition project with a broad scientific and popular scope in order to investigate the fundamental ...
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The tombs of Cortuna: a journey through the necropolis of the Etruscan city

Cortona, ancient Curtun, was one of the most influential cities ofinner Etruria. The signs of the Etruscan civilization are therefore evident both in the urban fabric and in the necropolis: in fact, it is enough to move a little farther from the hist...
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Important discovery at Vulci: a maiden's head found, a rare example of Greek statuary in Etruscan territory

Important archaeological find in the ancient Etruscan city of Vulci: it is the Greek marble head of a young woman (a Kore), discovered during excavations conducted as part of the ministerial grant related to the "Vulci Cityscape" project, promoted by...
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The Etruscans in comics: a journey into reinterpretations of an enigmatic civilization

When in 1985 the Region of Tuscany dedicated an entire year to the promotion of Etruscan civilization, the project that developed took on a pioneering role in defining new ways of disseminating historical and archaeological heritage. TheYear of the E...
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Ten objects to learn about the life and culture of the Etruscans

What objects provide insight into the complexity, spirituality, and sophistication of the Etruscan people? In short: is it possible to compile a list of ten objects for understanding the Etruscans? We have tried. Cinerary urns and votive bronzes that...
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