Image Credit : Museum of Cultural History
how can they be so sure that the depictions are of a man and woman ?
A “hoard” implies hoarding.
In this case it seems to be the remains of a temple.
People have been making valuable donations to satisfy thier mystical musings before and throughout recorded history.
“was likely used for ritual drinking”
Well, that’s one way to get butts in the pews.
Looks as if they are both wearing helmets with nose guards.
I’ll bet Froy and Gerd’s wedding made all the papers.
“...five tiny pieces of rectangular sheet gold...”
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Very interesting and cool. I enjoy your posts but I don’t think “five tiny pieces of sheet gold” qualifies as a “hoard”. The title suggest bags / chests full of gold coins and jewelry.
