View of a golden Celtic necklace during excavation
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View of a golden Celtic necklace during excavation
Celtic necklace. View of an elaborately crafted golden Celtic necklace during its excavation from soil taken from a grave at Glauberg near Frankfurt in Germany. The grave also held a statue of the druid nobleman who lay in it, along with other gold and bronze offerings. These gold items have shown that the Celts were better goldsmiths than their Roman contemporaries. The man in the grave has been named the Glauberg Giant due to his great height. The Celts dominated western and central Europe during the first millennium B.C. Photographed in the Glauberg excavation laboratories at the State Department of Archaeology in Wiesbaden, Germany
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This print showcases a breathtaking view of an exquisitely crafted golden Celtic necklace, discovered during an excavation at Glauberg near Frankfurt in Germany. Unearthed from soil taken from a grave, this remarkable piece of ancient jewelry offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Celts. Accompanying the necklace in the grave was a statue of a druid nobleman, along with other gold and bronze offerings. These precious artifacts have shed light on the superior craftsmanship of Celtic goldsmiths compared to their Roman counterparts. The man buried in this grave has been dubbed the Glauberg Giant due to his towering height, adding another layer of intrigue to this archaeological find. The Celts once reigned over western and central Europe during the first millennium B. C. , leaving behind traces of their artistic prowess and cultural significance. This photograph was captured within the Glauberg excavation laboratories at the State Department of Archaeology in Wiesbaden, Germany – where meticulous research is conducted to unravel more mysteries surrounding this ancient civilization. Through cognitive archaeology, scientists strive to understand not only how these intricate pieces were made but also what they symbolized for those who wore them. This image serves as a testament to our enduring fascination with history's hidden treasures and invites us to marvel at the skillful artistry that thrived centuries ago.
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