Cippus Perusinus, Etruscan stone monument in Perugia, Italy
The Cippus Perusinus is a two-sided stone monument carved with about 46 lines of Etruscan text from the 3rd century BC. The stone is now displayed in Perugia's National Archaeological Museum of Umbria.
The monument was created in the 3rd century BC as an Etruscan legal document. It was discovered in 1822 on San Marco hill in Perugia.
The inscription represents one of the longest surviving Etruscan texts, providing insights into legal practices and property management in ancient Etruscan society.
The monument is displayed in the Archaeological National Museum, where it is protected in a controlled environment. Visitors can take time to examine the detailed inscriptions on both sides.
The inscription shows carefully placed word separators and even corrections made by the stone carver. These details reveal the precise working process behind creating this document.
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