Extraordinary Bronze Statues Discovered at the Sanctuary of San Casciano dei Bagni

Gary Manners | Ancient Origins | 8th November 2022

Before the Romans, it was the Etruscans who dominated central Italy. In “one of the most remarkable discoveries in the history of the ancient Mediterranean” a trove of 24 well preserved Etruscan statues has been found near Florence. They are notable for being bronze (rather than terra cotta) and date to the period – about 200 BCE – when the Romans were gradually absorbing the Etruscan civilisation. Says an official “It’s a discovery that will rewrite history”. More images are here.