Civilizations rise and fall throughout the course of time, and Etruria, home of the Etruscans, were no exception. This culture comprised of small city-states was located in the central region of Italy. Their location would have a tremendous impact on the economy of that area. The success of the Etruscans is largely due to the rich soil and their access to the Tyrrhenian Sea, “[…]the Etruscans soon developed a reputation as skilled sailor- and feared pirates.”(pg 15. Italy’s Lovers of Life). Despite their reputation, Etruria was eventually conquered by the Roman Empire who, in time, would emulate much of the Etruscan art. What little knowledge is known about the Etruscans could be attributed to the Romans, since much of their culture would be
