Discover the tomb of the ancient Etruscan prince

According to archaeologists, the tomb dates to about 2,600 years.

Archaeologists have unearthed an Etruscan tomb (an ancient Italian branch) in a small town about 80km northwest of Rome. Through the survey, the scientists found the grave is quite intact, dating to about 2,600 years old, more specifically, this is the resting place of an Etruscan prince.

"This is really a unique discovery. From this tomb we will understand more about the ancient Etruscan," said archaeologist Alessandro Mandolesi of Turin .

Gate of the tomb

As one of the most mysterious people in Europe, the Etruscan created the most complex civilization in Italy, before the Romans. They appeared around 900 BC and dominated most of the nation's territory for five centuries. However, their history is still a mystery.

Further research, archaeologists found, this is the grave of the aristocracy. Although intact, some unstable natural structures have collapsed, greatly affecting the understanding of the life or the way of the ancients.

The skeleton lies on the rock bed on the left

One of the scientists' findings was the tomb of an Etruscan prince, the son of the legendary fifth king of Rome in 616 - 579 BC. Complete skeleton, lying on the rock bed on the left.

Lying next to the body is a long spear, a chest of stones on the chest like a chest, at the foot of a large copper pot with the same amount of food used in mourning. On the side there is also a small pocket, containing the remains of others. In addition, archaeologists also discovered large quantities of ancient jars dating to about 2,600 years in the corner of the room and hung on the wall.

Currently, Mandolesi and his colleagues are still studying this grave. According to them, this finding promises to reveal many new things about one of the most fascinating and mysterious cultures in the ancient world.