Etruscan temples

Etruscan temples were religious structures built by the ancient Etruscans in Italy, featuring massive stone columns and a open, rectangular layout. Unlike Greek temples, they often had a front porch with columns and a deep, stepped podium. The temples housed statues of gods and were centers for ceremonies and offerings. They were constructed with mudbrick and tufa stone, emphasizing verticality and grandeur. These temples influenced later Roman architecture, blending functional design with symbolic elements, and played a vital role in Etruscan spiritual life and community identity.