Viggen Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Archaeologists have unearthed a beautifully preserved Etruscan house in western Italy in the first ever discovery of its kind. The 2,400-year-old building, uncovered at the archaeological site of Vetulonia near the Tuscan coast, is one of only a handful of Etruscan homes ever found. Nearly everything known about Etruscans has come from their extensive network of tombs. The remarkable condition of the house makes the discovery even more exceptional, say experts... ...read the full article at ANSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Archaeologists have unearthed a beautifully preserved Etruscan house in western Italy in the first ever discovery of its kind. The 2,400-year-old building, uncovered at the archaeological site of Vetulonia near the Tuscan coast, is one of only a handful of Etruscan homes ever found. Nearly everything known about Etruscans has come from their extensive network of tombs. The remarkable condition of the house makes the discovery even more exceptional, say experts... ...read the full article at ANSA It's so interesting, I wish I could see this building. Thanks for posting, I love coming here and reading these threads. Excuse me for being OT, but what the h-- is this?! http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/photogaller...1818761070.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Very exciting. I hope something insightful comes of this discovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvadius Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Unless I'm mistaken this looks to be a similar (but later) report to the one originally posted by Stella: Ancient Etruscan home found near Grosseto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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