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Tarquinii

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[tahr-kwin-ee-ahy] / tɑrˈkwɪn iˌaɪ /

noun

  1. an ancient city of Etruria, in central Italy, NW of Rome: present-day Tarquinia on site.


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Carlo Avolta of Corneto on one occasion, opening an Etruscan tomb at Tarquinii, saw a most wonderful sight.

From Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood by Hugh Macmillan

This Demaratus had a son who, having been driven from Corinth by strife among the citizens, came to Tarquinii that is in the land of Etruria, and dwelt there.

From Stories From Livy by Bartolomeo Pinelli

Their son married Tanaquil, who belonged to one of the noblest families in Tarquinii, and himself became a Lucumo or a noble in the state.

From A Smaller History of Rome by Sir William Smith

All the paintings from Tarquinii are still to be seen on that site, though not in so perfect a state as they are here represented.

From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare

Growing weary of Tarquinii, Lucomo left that city, with his family and wealth, and made his way to Rome.

From Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris

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