This discovery is evidence of the strong interaction between the Greek and Etruscan cultures.

The Romans would later come to absorb the Etruscan culture into theirs but would also be greatly influenced by them and their art.

The Etruscan culture is dated from 1200 BC through the first two phases of the Roman periods.

The sophisticated Etruscan culture developed from the 9th to 2nd centuries, with considerable influence from the Greeks, before finally being absorbed by the Romans.

However, there exists no doubt that the political structure of the Etruscan culture was similar, albeit more aristocratic, to Magna Graecia in the south.

A place of magistracies or offerings is entirely harmonious with Etruscan culture and the uses of a regional capital city.

Some big tumulus tombs can be found especially in the Etruscan culture.

In ancient times the area of Castiglione probably marked the border between the Ligurian and the Etruscan cultures.

Indeed, there is ample evidence of the Etruscan culture having heavily permeated their less-advanced Latin and sabine neighbours' communities.

However, it is certain that the political structure of the Etruscan culture was similar to, albeit more aristocratic than, Magna Graecia in the south.