Lidyong (theories on Etruscan origins)

Lidyong is a theory proposing that the Etruscans, an ancient civilization in Italy, originated from regions in Asia Minor or the Near East, possibly migrating or maintaining cultural links from there. This theory suggests that the Etruscans were not indigenous to Italy but came from external origins, influencing their language, customs, and art. However, most scholars favor other theories, such as the idea they developed locally in Italy. Overall, Lidyong offers an alternative perspective emphasizing distant origins, but it remains speculative and less widely accepted compared to evidence supporting indigenous development of the Etruscans.