Etruscans: The Etruscans were an ancient civilization that thrived in central Italy before the rise of Rome. They had distinctive art styles, religious beliefs, and political structures.
City-state: A city-state refers to an independent city that functions as its own political entity. In ancient times, many Greek and Italian cities operated as autonomous city-states.
Archaeology: Archaeology is the study of human history through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains from past civilizations.