The Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria [Paperback]

The first scholarly account of Etruscan archaeological sites, written after several visits to Etruria and first published in 1848.George Dennis (18141898) was a British antiquarian and diplomat who was the first modern explorer of ancient Etruria and Etruscan archaeological remains. These volumes, first published in 1848, contain the first scholarly account of Etruscan archaeological sites. Volume 2 includes the sites of Chiusi and Perugia.George Dennis (18141898) was a British antiquarian and diplomat who was the first modern explorer of ancient Etruria and Etruscan archaeological remains. These volumes, first published in 1848, contain the first scholarly account of Etruscan archaeological sites. Volume 2 includes the sites of Chiusi and Perugia.George Dennis (18141898) was a British antiquarian who was the first modern investigator of ancient Etruria and Etruscan archaeological remains. After visiting Etruria several times between 1842 and 1847, Dennis entered the diplomatic service, becoming proconsul to Sicily in 1863. These volumes, first published in 1848, are the result of his travels in Etruria and contain the first scholarly account of Etruscan archaeological sites. Originally written as a guide for tourists who wished to see ancient sites beyond the familiar Roman remains, the book describes the antiquities in each Etruscan city in great detail, with major centres such as Veii having a section each for the city and cemetery remains. Illustrated with images of antiquities, architectural remains and plans of the larger sites, this volume provides valuable information on sites which have since been lost, destroyed or damaged. Volume 2 includes the sites of Chiusi and Perugia.30. Civita Vecchia - Centum Cellae; 31. Santa Marinella - Punicum; 32. Santa Severa - Pyrgi; 33. Cervetri - Agylla or Caere; 34. Palo - Alsium; 35. Luni - Luna; 36. Pisa - Pisae; 37. Firenze - Florentia; 38. Fiesole - Faesulae; 39. Siena - Sena; 40. Volterra - Volaterrae. The city; 4l“„