Rare Etruscan Religious Object Discovered (IMAGE) Southern Methodist University Caption The Etruscan stele was discovered embedded in the foundations of a monumental temple where it had been buried for more than 2,500 years. Credit Mugello Valley Project Usage Restrictions Please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.