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Venetus is the Capitoline name for ancient people residing in the northeastern Italy, in the region of Venetia. They are believed to have inhabited the area since pre-Roman times. Their culture and identity are not well-documented, but it's thought that they were influenced by their geographical location, which was a crossroads between ancient civilizations.

The Venetus Venetia, as they are also known, had a distinct name due to their association with the city of Venetia, founded by the Romans in 402 BC. The name Venetus, however, predates the Roman foundation of the city. Archaeological findings suggest that the Venetus inhabited the region from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, with evidence of significant trade and cultural exchange.

The cultural and linguistic heritage of the Venetus Venetia is still debated among historians and scholars. Their language is considered to be a member of the Indo-European family, but the details of their dialect and its relationship to other ancient Italic languages are unclear. The geographic area they inhabited was eventually included in the Roman region of Venetia and Istria.

Limited written records and a lack of clear archaeological evidence have made the study of the Venetus Venetia a nuanced and complex task. Despite this, it's widely accepted that their presence in the region had a lasting impact on the local culture, languages, and traditions. The legacy of the Venetus Venetia is an important part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, waiting to be further explored and understood.