During the 6th and 5th centuries BC, when the Etruscan culture was flourishing like never before or after, Rome was still nothing more than an insignificant settlement. With their rich metal deposits, thriving agricultural system and lively trade relations and cultural exchanges with other Mediterranean peoples, the Etruscans had become one of the most important civilizations in the ancient world. Etruscan territory covered the areas in Italy that are known today as Tuscany, Umbria, and northern Lazio. The new permanent exhibition, which extends through six rooms, presents the fascinating and multifaceted culture of the Etruscans.
