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The Etruscans continued their cultural development, taking artistic cues from the Greeks.

Etruscan burials included both inhumation and cremation. Their tombs are also a major source of information about Etruscan culture.

For tens of thousands of years, the mineral-rich water at Terme di Saturnia has gushed spontaneously from the ground.

The twelve city-states of Etruria evolved into a highly sophisticated and prosperous society that celebrated life through pleasures yet failed to develop political unity.

Tuscany is well known, but the heartlands of the Etruscans - the people who gave their name to the region - remain off the beaten track for many tourists.

Ancient practices involving the dead varied between civilizations, yet the notion that death required ritual and planning was a universal aspect of evolving religion.

The archaeology of Fiesole in northern Italy offers insights into the development of Etruscan civilisation and towns in ancient Etruria

Etruscan art included sculpture, pottery, metal work and painting. Whilst the Greeks influenced techniques and style, much of the impetuous was uniquely Etruscan

Tuscany is known for its beautiful villages - here are a few to discover in the area of Valdelsa. Less than an hour's drive between each village and all worth a visit.

The Tuscan city of Siena can be a bit of a maze, and the best places to eat often hard to find. So here are a few suggestions for where to go.