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Showing posts with label Tarquinia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tarquinia. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Photo a day - Tarquinia

Tarquinia was an Etruscan city dating back to the 7th century BC or so. One can tour its necropoli, which feature detailed frescoes in an impressive state of preservation. This fresco depicts a banquet. I like the leopards above.

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Labels: Etruscans, Tarquinia
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