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The Latins knew it as Caere, the
ancient Etruscans as
Caisra, the location now known as Cerveteri was one of the
more powerful cities of ancient Etruria. Rome's dominance
eventually lead to its destruction but not before the
Etruscans had built the most extraordinary necropolis there.
(City Builder: Tanaquil Sergius)
"Cerveteri" by Roggio
The Etruscan Necropolis at Cerveteri is a uniquely haunting archeological site. Built by this prosperous people between the seventh and the third centuries BC, the 'city' is still not fully excavated, but there are a remarkable number of stone tombs lining little streets, and you can easily spend several hours exploring.
 
A part of the Banditaccia necropolis
The wealth of Cerveteri came from both agriculture and metal taken from the nearby hills and traded with the rest of the world through the nearby ports such as Pyrgi (see map). It shared such dominance, wealth and infrastructure with Tarquinia further up the coast.
Part of the sarcophagus of "the married couple" from the Banditaccia necropolis of Caere
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Menerva on an Etruscan Mirror in the Badisches Landesmuseum in Karlsruhe, Germany
Feb 12, 2012
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Etruscan Cities and Their Environment: Caere
Feb 12, 2012
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Etruscan Cities and their Environment: Pyrgi
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Orvieto
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Tarquinia
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Menerva on an Etruscan mirror in the Badisches Landesmuseum in Karlsruhe, Germany
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Caere
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Pyrgi
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Santa Marinella/Punta della Vipera
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Veii
Feb 12, 2012
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Archaeologia: Tuscania
Feb 12, 2012
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