This Obscure Civilization’s Tomb Found in a Backyard
When digging in backyards, people have been known to find some pretty cool stuff. Maybe a bullet from a century past, maybe an old wedding ring? But this person definitely didn’t expect to find a major historical archaeological site in their own backyard. “TIL 38 years ago a man in Perugia, Italy was digging a plot in his backyard for a vegetable garden and discovered an Etruscan tomb dating before Christ.” – Obscure Fact by bomizzle21
Known as Italy’s first great civilization, the Etruscans flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BCE. It is actually referred to as Villanovan culture, which can sometimes confuse people. This culture began in the Iron Age. The culture was renowned in antiquity for its rich mineral resources and as a major Mediterranean trading power. They were conquered by Rome and the Roman victors were influenced by many of the Etruscan traditions and culture. Their burial traditions were not too set and varied from family to family. Nonetheless, the discovery of the Etruscan tomb was a very exciting find.