Cippus Perusinus

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Cippus Perusinus, Etruscan stone monument in Perugia, Italy

The Perusinus Cippus features a two-sided stone inscription containing 46 lines of Etruscan text carved during the 3rd century BC.

The monument documents a legal agreement between two Etruscan families, the Velthina and Afuna, regarding shared property rights and tomb access regulations.

The inscription represents one of the longest surviving Etruscan texts, providing insights into legal practices and property management in ancient Etruscan society.

Located in the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria, the monument was discovered in 1822 on San Marco hill in Perugia.

The text includes specific formatting elements, such as word separators and corrected inscriptions, indicating the stone carver followed precise documentation rules.

Location: Perugia

GPS coordinates: 43.12750,12.36583

Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:44

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