Corpus Inscriptionum Etruscarum

The Corpus Inscriptionum Etruscarum is a collection of inscriptions from the Etruscan language, which was spoken by neighbors of the ancient Romans in the region of modern Tuscany. While there are over 10,000 known Etruscan inscriptions, most are brief epitaphs or dedicatory formulas. Some longer texts exist, including a notable linen book found in Egypt used as mummy wrapping, containing about 1,300 words related to Etruscan religious literature.12

The Etruscan alphabet is derived from a Greek alphabet and is largely legible, but understanding the meaning of the words and grammatical forms remains challenging due to the language's apparent isolation. The Corpus Inscriptionum Etruscarum is considered antiquated, with more recent finds documented in other publications.123