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The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

The secret of the Frankfurt silver amulet solved

GM4PRO
1016 6
In 2018, a 35 mm long silver amulet was discovered in a grave from the middle of the 3rd century. It took 6 years to decipher the inscription using the latest technology. The published text reveals entirely new and unexpected information. They push back the phase of early Christianity by at least 50 to 100 years, the artefact itself is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Mummies with golden tongues

Mummies with golden tongues

GM4PRO
888 2
In the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus, about 150 km from Cairo, 52 mummies of the Ptolemaic dynasty were discovered.13 mummies carried golden tongues in their mouths, one had golden nail plates. Richly decorated tombs were also discovered, with amulets and other objects with ritual themes.
Behind the mystery of the Tismic goldsmith

Behind the mystery of the Tismic goldsmith

strážce
1127 10
A documentary that is definitely worth watching and of course a nice reminder for all amateurs with detectors who had the opportunity to participate in the research of the Tismice hillfort.
A 2,300-year-old haeron hid tombs with gold jewels

A 2,300-year-old haeron hid tombs with gold jewels

GM4PRO
1418 2
In October, the next phase of systematic archaeological research was completed at the site of Trapeza, about 8 kilometres south-west of Aegia, Greece. The survey revealed the purpose of the building, numerous statues as well as intact tombs with rich furnishings including beautiful gold jewellery.

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