Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY The Etruscans Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY
Origin of the Etruscans Between 900 and 500 BCE Called themselves the Rasenna, the Greeks called them Tyrrhenioi; the Romans called them the Etruscans. Came from eastern Mediterranean, possibly Asia Minor. Their land was called Etruria.
The Land of the Etruscans
Etruscans
Etruscan Political System Independent, fortified city-states. Formed small confederacies. Had a strong military that dominated all the surrounding peoples. By 6c BCE, the Etruscan military had conquered much of the Italian peninsula,including Rome and the island of Corsica.
Etruscan Military 6c BCE Chariot Bronze Warrior
Etruscan Writing Most inscriptions found on tombs and monuments and mirrors. We can pronounce Etruscan words, because they use an alphabet similar to Greek, but we have no clue about their meaning. Over 10,000 Etruscan inscriptions.
Lemnos Stelae – 6c BCE
The Etruscan Alphabet
Etruscan Writing Tablet
Etruscan Religion Polytheistic. Believed that the destiny of man was determined by the whims of the gods. Believed in prophecy and reading the signs of nature by augurs. Believed in predestination.
Reconstruction of an Etruscan Temple
Etruscan Cemetery
Etruscan Funeral & Tomb
Etruscan Tomb Wall & Tomb Fresco
Interior of an Etruscan Tomb
Sarcophagus of an Etruscan Couple
Etruscan Gold Jewelry
Life-Size Statue of an Etruscan Baby in Swaddling Clothes
Etruscan Art Art created for religious or utilitarian purposes. Most famous pieces created out of terracotta. Many murals and frescoes on tomb walls. Lively depictions of life—dancing, games, music, and feasting. Pottery at first copies of Greek works. Later, created their own bronze pottery. Bronze crafts [mirrors, bowls, candelabra].
Dance, Dance, Spin ! Double Flutist
An Etruscan Banquet
Etruscan Wrestlers
Etruscan Jars & Vases
Etruscan Bronzes
The Gate of Volterra: First known Archway in History!
Tarquin [Etruscan] Rulers of Rome Reign of Romulus 753-716 BCE Numa Pompilius 715-674 BCE Tullius Hostillius 673-642 BCE Anchus Marcius 642-617 BCE Lucius Tarquinian Priscus 616-579 BCE Servius Tullius 578-535 BCE Lucius Tarquinius Superbus 535-510 BCE 509 BCE Roman Revolt Republic Established!