Mario Guarnacci

Monsignor
Mario Guarnacci
Mario Guarnacci
Born(1701-10-25)October 25, 1701
Volterra, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Died21 August 1785(1785-08-21) (aged 83)
Volterra, Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Other namesZelalgo Arassiano
Occupationsarcheologist and historian
Known for
Parent(s)Raffaello Ottaviano Guarnacci and Girolama Guarnacci (née Bargagli)
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Pisa
Academic work
DisciplineAncient history, Archaeology
Sub-disciplineEtruscology

Mario Guarnacci (October 25, 1701 – August 21, 1785) was an Italian prelate, archeologist, and historian. He was one of the first scholars to carry out systematic excavations of Etruscan tombs.

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