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ninawillburger, 1 month ago to philosophy

Roman snail dye found in UK for first time. A rare dye made from snails for the robes of the #Roman elite almost 2,000 years ago has been unearthed at a cricket club in Carlisle.

👉https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjje132jvygo

#RomanArchaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to random

For #FindsFriday, an adorable #Egyptian #frog amulet, made of carnelian. Because of their numerous offspring, #frogs were considered a symbol of fertility.
From Qau el-Kabir, Old kingdom (c. 2700 BC – c. 2200 BC), now at the Manchester Museum.

Photo: https://egyptmanchester.wordpress.com/tag/frogs/

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Archaeology

This millefiori bead is the product of a Mediterranean workshop. It was found in a woman's grave in Güttingen, dating around 600 AD.
It's one of the many pieces of evidence of north-south trade in the early Middle Ages.

Photo: Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg

#archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to random

This made me laugh out loud

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to MandelaEffect

Roman #Monopoly piece? A bronze figurine of #dog found at the #Roman roadside station on the Brandsteig, Aichhalden-Rötenberg, where a votive altar dedicated to Diana Abnoba was found. #Dogs were associated with Diana. The figurine may have been an offering to the goddess.

#archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to glass

Fascinating world of ancient #glass: A close-up of the spiral design of a mosaic glass bowl, one of the principal patterns employed by Hellenistic glassmakers. The three-dimensional effect is truly mesmerising. 2nd century BC

📸 mine

#archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Archaeology

Some 1,500 years ago, a child was buried with a set of game pieces made of animal bones. Single game pieces are frequently found in early medieval graves in south-west Germany, but complete sets are rare.

Found in Herbolzheim, 500-550 AD.

Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

#archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Greek

For all my dog-loving followers:

A stunning #Greek rhyton (drinking cup) in the shape of a #dog's head. Dating ca. 475 BC.

Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia

#DontShootYourDogInAGravelPit

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to philosophy

This dog wasn't shot in a gravel pit: a #Roman burial of a #dog. The beloved animal was buried with a vessel, its head was bedded on a piece of leather.

A life without #dogs is possible but pointless.

From Cologne, 1st AD.

Photo: Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln

#RomanArchaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to random

Weapons chest found on wreck of 15th-century 'floating castle' sheds light on 'military revolution at sea.
Archaeologists in Sweden have determined that a chest in the wreck of a 15th-century warship held tools to make lead shots for early handguns.

https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/weapons-chest-found-on-wreck-of-15th-century-floating-castle-sheds-light-on-military-revolution-at-sea

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to random

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ninawillburger, 1 month ago to philosophy

This funerary wreath is made of everlasting flowers (Helichrysum stoechas) and is more than 1,700 years old!
It was found in a tomb of the #Roman period in Hawara/#Egypt and has survived due to Egypt's dry climate.
Dating 2nd/3rd c. AD.

On display at British Museum

#Archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Archaeology

Silver inlaid #runes on an early #medieval iron spearhead, found in a burial at Wurmlingen, dating late 6th c. AD. The inscription reads DORIH - Dorich, a male name, probably the name of the owner or the blacksmith.

Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

#Archaeology

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ninawillburger, 1 month ago to random

The Hohentwiel is one of the many bizarre volcanic formations of the Hegau region. The fortress up there is one of the largest in Germany. It was the residence of the Dukes of Swabia and Württemberg.

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Archaeology

The unique Trichtingen torc consists of an iron core with a silver mantel. It’s too large and too heavy for human use (6.7kg), it was rather worn by a wooden cult image.
Dating 2nd/1st c. BC.

Photos: Landesmuseum Württemberg

https://www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de/sammlung/sammlung-online/dk-details?dk_object_id=388

#Archaeology

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ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Archaeology

#Etruscan trumpet-shaped earring, dating 4th/3rd century BC. Hollow gold, decorated with filigree and pseudo granulation. Earrings such as this were popular from 5th to 3rd century BC.

Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

#Archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to Archaeology

A marvellous early #medieval sachet-shaped fibula (a decorative pin to fasten garments / a brooch), found in Fridingen, dating 7th century AD. Made of gold inlaid with garnets and glass.

Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

#archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to philosophy

DIES ROMANA - MMDCCLXXVII AB VRBE CONDITA - Happy 2777th Birthday #Rome!

The story of Rome begins with a she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus as depicted on this #Roman finger-ring made of blue glass.

Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

#NatalediRoma #RomanArchaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to philosophy

For #RomanSiteSaturday the so-called Maison Carrée ("square
House"), a temple in Nîmes, southern France. Built in the late 1st c. BC, it's one of the best preserved #Roman temples. Throughout its history, the building has been used as a church, a horse stable, and a museum.

#Archaeology

ninawillburger, 1 month ago to random

New discovery: section of a Roman road unearthed in the Parco archeologico delle catacombe di Sant’Ilario, Valmontone.
#romanroadsfriday

🥰https://www.controluce.it/valmontone-rinvenuta-strada-romana-nel-parco-archeologico-delle-catacombe-di-santilario/