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The Etruscans emerged in what was Etruria (modern day Tuscany) in the Western and central regions of Italy, North of Latium. While their origins are continuously debated in the academic world, one thing is for certain, they emerged as a great power by the start of the 6th century BC and their influence and art would be shared with the rest of the Mediterranean world. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"4889","attributes":{"alt":"A map showing the extent of Etruria and the Etruscan civilization","class":"media-image","height":"394","style":"width: 324px; height: 394px;","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"324"}}]] A map showing the extent of Etruria and the Etruscan civilization. The map includes the 12 cities of the Etruscan League and notable cities founded by the Etruscans. Image source: Wikipedia The difficulty in understanding the Etruscan culture stems from the
