Cerveteri 

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Cerveteri, situated near Rome was one of the most important Etruscan Cities. It was an important trading centre.

Gold jewellery and vases were of particularly fine workmanship and the craft of "Bucchero" ware also originated here.

Nowadays it is known for its monumental necropolis. It's one of the largest necropolis of ancient world and it is famous for the number and wealth of the tombs discovered.

The "Banditaccia", with painted and decorated tombs, represents one of the most important and interesting archeological areas in Italy.

Cerveteri has an important museum that preserves vases, amphorae, bronzes and silver objects.
 		  

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