Etruria

Etruria was an ancient region located in central Italy, roughly corresponding to modern Tuscany and parts of Umbria and Lazio. It was home to the Etruscans, a civilization that thrived from around the 8th to the 3rd century BCE. The Etruscans are known for their advanced culture, art, and architecture, as well as their influence on early Rome. They developed a unique language and had a rich religious life. Etruria played a crucial role in the transition from the Etruscan civilization to the rise of Rome, contributing to its development in politics, culture, and engineering.