jan 1, 480 BC - Tomb of Triclinium

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Tufa and fresco
Tarquinia, Italy

Etruscan

Gives us a glimpse into their funeral celebrations and the way they viewed death.

Elite funerals were elaborate that changed through geography and time.

Tarquinia is known for its elaborately painted tombs.

The Etruscans were part of the Iron Age culture at this time and were wealthy through the exchange of metal and mineral ores.

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