A closer look at objects in the hoard I left off with yesterday.
Death ritual in the Bronze Age is examined. The custom was cremation.
Ducks and other birds played a part in the spiritual life of these people, and if what was left of you was buried with such objects, it marked you as someone of high standing in that community.
An urn is part of the display, looking not that dissimilar to what is used today.
Trade with other regions brought in other ideas, with the Greek influence showing here.
A new era was coming. It would be the iron age, and the ascension of kings and queens.
Iron ore was hotter to work with, but by 900 BCE, people in southeastern Europe were doing so. In this display case is an iron sword- its wooden handle long since gone. Iron degrades over time too, but not as quickly.
Here we have a contemporary replica.
Great exhibit, the sword and the urn are both interesting replicas. Take care, have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete...rituals and superstitions still have a stranglehold on life.
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DeleteI really like this exhibit, William.
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DeleteGreat artifacts photos and history ~ thanks,
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clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
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DeleteWonderful exhibit with artifacts and history.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteFascinating insights into how ducks and birds were woven into the spiritual and societal fabric of ancient communities. It’s intriguing to see how objects like urns and iron artifacts not only reflect trade influences but also signal major cultural shifts, such as the transition to the Iron Age.
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DeleteStirs the imagination William. Thanks!
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DeleteAmazing ancient skills.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
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