Tag: Bronze Age
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Lchashen Wagon: A 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Covered Wagon
Unearthing a Bronze Age Marvel: The Lchashen Wagon Far from the deserts of the American West, one of the world’s oldest examples of a covered wagon was discovered in a Bronze Age burial mound in Armenia. The Lchashen wagons, dating back roughly 3,500 years, offer a remarkable glimpse into early transport, ritual practices, and social…
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Lchashen Wagon: The Bronze Age Covered Wagon of Armenia’s Ancient Chief
The Lchashen Wagon: A Window into Bronze Age Armenia When casual listeners think of covered wagons, the image often conjures up the American frontier. Yet the most remarkable preserved example of a covered wagon comes from the Bronze Age, in the highlands of Armenia. The Lchashen wagon, part of a multigenerational burial complex, provides a…
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Caergwrle Bowl: A 3,300-Year-Old Bronze Vessel with Gold Oars and Protective Eyes
Introduction: A Remarkable Bronze Age Discovery In the heart of Wales, a discovery in a boggy field near Caergwrle has rewritten parts of Britain’s Bronze Age maritime story. The Caergwrle Bowl, a 3,300-year-old vessel carved from stone and tin, resembles a ship and carries gold oars and intriguing eye motifs. Unearthed about two centuries ago…
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Caergwrle Bowl: The 3,300-Year-Old Bronze-Age Ship-Shaped Treasure
Introduction: A Remarkable Bronze-Age Discovery In a field near Caergwrle Castle in Wales, a boggy dig in the late 19th century yielded a find that would rewrite our understanding of the Middle Bronze Age in Britain. The Caergwrle Bowl, shaped like a small ship, is no ordinary artifact. Dated to around 3300 BCE, this 3,300-year-old…
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Caergwrle Bowl: A Bronze Age Ship-Shaped Treasure from Wales
Introduction: A Remarkable Bronze Age Discovery In the annals of Britain’s ancient past, few finds spark as much imagination as the Caergwrle Bowl. Discovered about 200 years ago in a boggy field in Wales, this 3,300-year-old object is not merely a utilitarian vessel. Shaped like a ship and crafted from a combination of stone and…
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How Copper Smelters Accidentally Sparked the Birth of the Iron Age
Introduction: A Hidden Spark in Copper Minds The Iron Age is usually painted as a decisive leap from bronze to iron. Yet new research from Cranfield University suggests a more circuitous path: copper smelters may have stumbled upon iron metallurgy by experimenting with iron oxide as a flux. In doing so, they didn’t produce iron…
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Exploring Bronze Age Feasts and Their Vast Networks
Introduction to Bronze Age Feasts The Bronze Age, a pivotal period in human history, was marked by the advent of metalworking and the establishment of complex societies. One of the most fascinating aspects of this era is the way communities came together to celebrate feasts, forming vast networks across regions. Recent archaeological discoveries in the…
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Exploring Bronze Age Feasts: Networks and Animal Trade
Introduction to Bronze Age Feasts The Bronze Age, a transformative period in human history, marked significant advancements in technology, social structures, and cultural practices. Among the most compelling aspects of this era are the communal feasts that took place, showcasing not only culinary traditions but also extensive social and trade networks. Recent archaeological studies, particularly…
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Exploring Bronze Age Feasts and Their Networks
Introduction to Bronze Age Feasts The Bronze Age, a pivotal era in human history, is marked by significant advancements in technology and trade, but it is also rich with social aspects such as communal feasting. Recent archaeological findings have illuminated the vast networks that facilitated these gatherings, revealing the distances people traveled and the diverse…