Southern Tuscany, from the coastal Maremma area inland to the Val d’Orcia, is rich in Etruscan remains. Tombs and their contents are continually being discovered and excavated, uncovering numerous treasures from this enormously cultured past civilisation. A new museum has opened in the town of Sarteano. It is small but fascinating and beautifully laid-out. It contains a collection of statues, ceramics, jewellery and bronze knick-knacks which have been found locally, dating from the Bronze Age to the late Roman era.
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