Etruscan Civilization

Timeline

1. c. -900–-750Northern Etruria · EtruriaIron Age settlements gradually developed into city-state societies marked by aristocratic tombs and metallurgical workshops, with increasing contact with Greek colonies, forming a distinct Etruscan cultural identity.
2. c. -650–-500Tarquinia · LazioThe league of twelve city-states controlled trade networks in central Italy, exporting metalwork and wine, absorbing Greek artistic and religious elements, with tomb murals and temple architecture reaching their peak.
3. c. -400–-300Veii · LazioAs military pressure from the Roman Republic steadily increased, the Etruscan city-states successively lost independence, political power collapsed, and language, religion, and architectural traditions were gradually absorbed and transformed by Rome.