Ancient history

What part of the Etruscan culture did Romans keep?

Romans kept the following aspects of the Etruscan culture:

- Architectural influences

- System of government and magistracy offices such as the praetors, lictors and consuls.

- Education - the Romans based their alphabet and education on the Etruscan system.

- Arts and crafts- metalworking and pottery.

- Religion - deities such as Diana, Neptune, Minerva and Vulcan were all adapted from the Etruscan religion.

- Gladiatorial games