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Italy Unveils Ancient Etruscan Frescoes Bought for Millions and Displayed in Rome
Italy has put a set of rare, vividly preserved Etruscan frescoes on public display in Rome after acquiring them for millions of euros. The paintings offer an unusually rich window into the art and burial practices of the pre-Roman civilization. Officials framed the purchase as a recovery of cultural heritage for the public.
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