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The human presence in this area grew notably
around the seventh century B. C., as it is testified by the
Foce-Tolle necropolis, where there have been found canopic
jars, little vases, fibulas. The growth of the Pedata-Le Piane
necropolis dates back to the end of the seventh century. It
now presents very rich tomb outfits: entire sets of banquet
vases and goblets of Greek-Oriental manufacture. One of the
main centres of the Etruscan civilisation was Chiusi and the
axis linking the town to the sea, passing through Chianciano,
one of the major expansion directrixes. In the second century
B. C., the population increased and so did the settlements
all around the territory of Chianciano, probably in relationship
with religious needs. From the end of the second century to
the beginning of the first century B. C. the first villas
appeared in the agrarian landscape, generally in fertile areas
near to road tracings.
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