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Which Greek alphabet influenced the Etruscan writing system?

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The Etruscan writing system was derived from a Greek alphabet, which itself had been adapted from the Phoenicians.1

While the specific regional variant is often associated with the Euboean Greek script brought to Italy by colonists, the Etruscan alphabet evolved significantly over time, eventually serving as the foundation for other Italic scripts, including the Latin alphabet.12