Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Italian culture characterized by settlements of farmers, typically dating from the Early Iron Age, that were surrounded by a wall or ditch.

“The archaeologist spent years studying the terramare civilization, its unique culture, and how it influenced the development of the Etruscan civilization.”

2. noun

A type of archaeological site, especially in the Po Valley, where there are remains of an ancient Italian culture.

“The team of archaeologists excavated a terramare site in the Po Valley, unearthing evidence of the ancient civilization that once thrived there.”