Etruscans

Dear all,

Can some one clarify to me the connection between Etruscan with the
East in simple terms?

There are certain links, if fanciful:

1. Etruscans are connected with Anatolia

2. There is a school that argues that the Lanka of Ravana, described
in Ramayan is Anatolia

These kind of arguements may not be accepted by scholars since
neither of these two arguments holds any historical water.

However, it may be of interest to know that some scholar do think
that Etruscans have come from the East, if not proper India.

It is of specific interest to me to know whether there is any Dardic
connection (I hear another exasperating grasp from some of us) of
Etruscans.

I request the group to enlighten me on the various views of scholars
on the issue.

regards,

kishore patnaik