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π£οΈ The Etruscan language is a non-Indo-European language that was spoken in ancient Italy.
π Etruscan is known primarily from inscriptions, with approximately 13,000 known inscriptions surviving today.
π€ It has its own unique script, derived from the Greek alphabet, which was used to write the language.
π The Etruscan civilization flourished in the region of Tuscany, northern Lazio, and western Umbria.
π The language includes a limited vocabulary, with many words remaining untranslated.
π€ Etruscan is considered a language isolate, with no established linguistic relatives.
πΊ Many Etruscan texts were found in burial sites, reflecting their funerary practices and beliefs.
π₯ The Etruscans had a sophisticated culture and influenced early Roman society and language.
π¨ Some Etruscan inscriptions have been found alongside Greek and Latin texts, indicating cultural interaction.
β Though the language had almost entirely faded by the 1st century BC, its influence can still be found in some modern Italian words.
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