Etruscan expansion

The Etruscan expansion occurred around 800-500 BCE when the Etruscans, a powerful civilization in Italy, established influence beyond their original city-states. They expanded primarily through trade, military alliances, and establishing colonies in surrounding regions, notably in northern and central Italy. This growth allowed them to control important trade routes and resources, spreading their culture and gaining political dominance. Their expansion shaped early Italy’s regional dynamics before eventually integrating into the emerging Roman civilization.