Mysterious Text In “Lost Language” Discovered On Ancient Stone Slab

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The ancient slab, or stele, was found embedded in the foundations of a temple. Mugello Valley Project

Archaeologists in Tuscany, northern Italy, have uncovered a rare example of what they believe to be an Etruscan sacred text dating back to the 6th century BCE. Found embedded in the foundations of an ancient temple, the inscription is expected to reveal details of the Etruscan pantheon of gods, enabling researchers to fill in the gaps in their knowledge about this long-lost culture, while also refining their mastery of the Etruscan language.