The Peoples of Italy: Enemies and Allies of Rome

[Erpingham]

Are those various coloured cloaks amongst the shields and armour?

They are described in places as himatia (I think that's the right plural of himation). So a loose wrap/cloak of Greek type.  There also appear to be weighted javelins/proto pila on the wall.

[stevenneate]

Yes, the weighted javelins are an interesting point. Raises,for me, questions around how these Etruscans used them; in the same fashion as the Romans did later (to de-shield an opponent) or for another reason? Can it penetrate a bronze-faced Hoplon, give better range or accuracy when thrown from a solid formation? Or was it personal choice and the Etruscans had not yet worked out the devastating impact a volley of weighted javelins could deliver?

This painted tomb is truly fabulous, but why did the Etruscans have to go and be so enigmatic and mysterious?! They just don't make tombs like they used to!

Thanks for adding that information in Anthony. Added an extra plank to Gavin's lovely figures.

[Chilliarch]

Interesting question on the proto-pila. Perhaps a question for Todd of Todd's Workshop on YouTube as he conducts experimental weapon/armour archaeology?