Continuing on. The items in this display case were found in a cenotaph- a symbolic grave with no body in it. The word carries a slightly different meaning in the current era as a memorial for collective remembrance of the war dead in towns and cities.
A variety of objects- jewelry, tools, utensils.
The burial of precious items was a common theme in the era, as hoards continue to be found today.
When horses came into the region from the east, it would change everything, bringing new goods, expanding trade. And those who controlled the supply of horses would control the rest. Sound familiar?
Bronze came into being in this era- an alloy of copper and other metals like tin. It created a stronger metal and became the name of the new age.
Gold was known, but a softer metal to work with. Making weapons of gold was about showing off.
There is a cenotaph at Stockholm City Hall. I can't remember if I have shown it on the blog. I often see tourists there trying to figure out what they are looking at.
ReplyDeleteI was only familiar with the military meaning.
DeleteLooks like a great bronze exhibit. Take care, have a great day!
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DeleteIt's amazing how fine and detailed they could work back then.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
Delete...the advancement of mankind.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe people who figured the methods needed to create these things were amazing.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteWhat a great display which teaches us that people before they had written words could do so much.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteJust goes to show that humans before us were just as intelligent.
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteGreat exhibit and photos ~
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DeleteA wonderful exhibit!
ReplyDeleteI liked it.
DeleteLooks lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt was quite an exhibit.
DeleteSuch beautiful treasures.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
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