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THE ETRUSCAN CIVILIZATION

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  • 800 BCE

    Beginning of the Etruscan civilization in Italy.

    Beginning of the Etruscan civilization in Italy.
    The Etruscans developed their civilization in central Italy.
  • Period: 700 BCE to 300 BCE

    The Etruscan city of Vulci flourishes as a trade and manufacturing centre.

  • Period: 680 BCE to 660 BCE

    The Etruscan Regolini-Galassi Tomb is constructed at Cerveteri.

  • 675 BCE

    First instances of Etruscan bucchero wares are found at Cerveteri.

    First instances of Etruscan bucchero wares are found at Cerveteri.
  • Period: 500 BCE to 400 BCE

    The Etruscan bronze statue known as the 'Chimera of Arezzo' is sculpted.

  • Period: 397 BCE to 396 BCE

    Defeated by the Celts

    Celts defeat an Etruscan army at the battle of Melpum. Afterwards the Celts heavily settle all over the Po Valley.
  • Period: 397 BCE to 396 BCE

    Veii is sacked

    Rome sacks the Etruscan town of Veii after a ten-year siege.
  • Period: 298 BCE to 290 BCE

    3rd Samnite War

    Third Samnite War. Victory for Rome, peace with the Etruscans.
  • Period: 82 BCE to 80 BCE

    Volterra is sacked

    Volterra is besieged and sacked by Roman general Sulla.