""Accounts of the Etruscans in antiquity are mainly found in the works of Greeks and Romans, which, unfortunately, often portrayed them in a negative light.""
""One of the most important recent discoveries is a breakthrough in the understanding of their language. It has no known parent languages or modern descendants. This complicates the decipherment of Etruscan.""
""The show will feature several noteworthy objects making their US debuts, including the third-century BC Liber Linteus Zagrabiensis, the longest surviving Etruscan text and the only known linen manuscript.""
The Etruscan civilization flourished in central Italy for approximately 800 years, known for its trade in metals and cultural achievements. They engaged in commerce with the Greeks and Phoenicians, leading to a prosperous society characterized by impressive architecture and art. Despite their significant contributions, knowledge about the Etruscans is limited due to a lack of written records. Recent archaeological findings have sparked renewed interest, particularly in their unique language. An exhibition at the Legion of Honor will showcase nearly 200 Etruscan artifacts, highlighting their lasting influence.
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