i’s hinterland were the valleys of the Fiora and Albegna. It was assumed that this state also had a navy of its own. The maritime plain of Vulci was probably at on one time covered with pine trees that could be used as ships timber. And although the states coast was not easily navigational it is believed they had numerous ports.Vetulonia possessed quite a considerable hinterland, like other Etruscan states, as well as ports for its own naval fleet. This state’s history if fairly shady because not a lot of artefacts have been recovered to tell us about it.Volaterrae was one of the more important states in Etruria, so obviously they had a large port area with many ships. The interior of the state however was mainly marshland and was not very good for much use. Many important people lived in Volaterrae however, as we can tell by the jewellery and gold in the tombs that have been discovered.Clusium sixth century king, Lars Porsenna, was regarded as the most powerful Etruscan of all time. The wealth of this state came mainly form agriculture as they were not on the coast so they did not have a navy and they also did not have access to the metals that the other states had. They were also very gifted in making irrigation systems for their agricultural needs.Veii’s hinterland was a thick network of farms, which gave it some of its wealth. Their main source of wealth however, was salt. This was a great export because of its excellent preserving qualities. This made Veii one of the richest states in Etruria. Etruscan art has always been recognized as beautiful and exquisite. Their art began as engravings on the backs of mirrors. They used various themes, both religious and secular. In the 4th century vignettes of daily life, women at their toilet and theatrical and erotic scenes with a tendency towards scepticism and caricature became popular.# Children also appear frequently in engravings on the mirrors. One s...
