Text in lost language may reveal god or goddess worshipped by Etruscans at ancient temple
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 13:50
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered what may be a rare Etruscan sacred text likely to yield rich details about Etruscan worship and early beliefs of a lost culture fundamental to western traditions. The lengthy text is on a large 6th century sandstone slab uncovered from an Etruscan temple, say investigators.