Tomb excavations uncover treasures of an Etruscan princess [Egyptian gold scarab]

ANSA ^ | March 8, 2016 | unatributed

[SunkenCiv]

Excavations of a tomb in northern Lazio dating to around the 8th century BC have uncovered treasures including an amber necklace, a golden Egyptian scarab amulet and rare pottery that archaeologists say likely belonged to an Etruscan princess.

The excavation of the Tomb of the Golden Scarab follows its discovery earlier this year in the archaeological site of Vulci, a former Etruscan city.

Anthropological research helped back the theory that the tomb belonged to a princess within the ranks of the nascent Etruscan aristocracy. A few bones wrapped in precious cloth are all that remains of her.

The excavation of the tomb was carried out in the laboratories of the Vulci foundation in Montalto di Castro near Viterbo.

A group of international archaeologists are set to begin a new digging campaign at the Vulci site in April.

[SunkenCiv]

Amber necklace, golden Egyptian scarab amulet among findings [Redazione ANSA Milan]

[SunkenCiv]

[Tax-chick]

Wow, Mediterranean trade, who’da thunkit?

[Darksheare]

Not my fault either.

[Tax-chick]

I didn’t realize scarabs were something we needed to blame you for.

[DannyTN]

Why did it have to be scarobs. I hate scarobs.

[SunkenCiv]

from the FRchives (Etruscan, Etruscans, Etruria):

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• Intact, Packed Etruscan Tomb Found [2015]
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• A New Type of Inscribed Copper Plate from Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilisation [2014]
• The Minoans were Caucasian [2014]
• Archaeologists' findings may prove Rome a century older than thought [2014]
• Ancient Etruscan Prince Emerges From Tomb: Photos [2013]
• Skeleton of Ancient Prince Reveals Etruscan Life [2013]
• French wine 'has Italian origins' [Etruscans] [2013]
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• Bronze Age Golden Cup Unearthed in Italy [2012]
• Rare Cuneiform Script Found on Island of Malta [2011]
• Roman DNA project gives voice to the silent majority [2011]
• Ancient Etruscan childbirth image is first for western art [2011]
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• Bulgarian Archaeology Finds Said to Rewrite History of Black Sea Sailing [2011]
• Ancient Etruscan 'holy site' found near Viterbo [2011]
• Etruscan House Reveals Ancient Domestic Life [2011]
• Unraveling the Etruscan Enigma [2010]
• New findings from ancient tomb in Italy [2010]
• Computers to translate world's 'lost' languages after program deciphers ancient text [2010]
• Italy: Ancient Etruscan home found near Grosseto [2010]
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• FSU Etruscan expert announces historic discovery at ancient site [ Cetamura ] [2006]
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• Tuscany's Etruscan Claim Knocked [2006]
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• Where Did The Etruscans Come From? [2005]
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• Etruscan Engineering and Agricultural Achievements: The Ancient City of Spina [2004]
• The Etruscans: Reopening the Case of the Mute Civilization [2004]
• 50 Ancient Tombs Uncovered (1400BC, Crete) [2004]
• Huge Etruscan Road Brought To Light [2004]
• Fabled Etruscan Kingdom Emerging? [2004]
• Dietler Discovers Statue In France That Reflects Etruscan Influence [2004]
• Assyrians in Turkey: Disappearance of a Culture? (July, 2000) [2004]
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• Etruscan Demons, Monsters Unearthed [2003]
• Lost No More: An Etruscan Rebirth [2003]
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• Who Were The Celts? [2002]
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• Etruscan Ruins Show How Ancients Lived [2002]

[SunkenCiv]

Plus, they’re no subsitute for real chocolate.

[Larry Lucido]

Etruscan. That’s Old School!

[Rebelbase]

Silently scuttling scarabs scare me.

[TigersEye]

That’s true but the Scarobbean is still a great place to vacation.

[Vendome]

At least the crazy phone calls and homing pigeons at 2 in the morning have stopped....

I miss her...

[SunkenCiv]

Still not a bad idea to have an alibi!

[Rockpile]

Better scarab than arab.

[djf]

Not exactly sure who these archaeologists think they are.

Most civilized societies would call them out for what they are - tomb raiders!
Thieves!

I’m series!

[Darksheare]

A good alibi is a handy thing.
Especially when scarabs are involved.

[Tax-chick]

Excellent point.

[Redcitizen]

I used to love her

[Vendome]

Funny. I went and sang Karaoke last night and did my rendition of “Dead or Alive”.

[SunkenCiv]

Different tomb, different century of excavation, more scarabs:

Ancient Egyptian scarabs found in the Isis Tomb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isis_Tomb,_Vulci#/media/File:Isis_Tomb_(6).JPG