A gold ring was found during the excavations in Kalmar.Frida Albinsson, Archaeologists, SHM / FOX Weather
Posted on 03/10/2024 9:35:41 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
The discovery of a remarkable artifact from centuries ago among tens of thousands of medieval objects found in Sweden has thrilled archaeologists.
Nearly 30,000 objects were discovered during the two-year excavation of medieval Kalmar, according to the Archaeologists, which is part of the government's National Historical Museums. Among the unique finds was a gold ring in almost new condition.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century, according to the agency. Based on its size, researchers said it's possible that a woman may have worn the ring. Other rings like it have been discovered in northern Finland, Östergötland and Uppland...
Archaeologists said they unearthed remnants of roughly 50 medieval plots, ten streets, and segments of the ancient city wall in Gamla Stan.
Remains of hundreds of buildings, cellars, streets, latrines and everyday objects from centuries ago, approximately 1250–1650, have now seen the light of day following the Kalmar War in 1611. Archaeologists said the findings were beyond all expectations...
A unique glass alsengem, also known as a pilgrim's amulet, with three carved figures on it was also found. The object was broken and may have been discarded at the time, Stibéus said.
Long ago, people used to wear these small stones which were believed could protect travelers against misfortune.
The excavation also uncovered several fascinating discoveries, such as a rune stone that is believed to have originated from a burial mound located in a 12th-century cemetery, as well as a brick bearing the imprint of a cat's paw, archaeologists said...
"We have also found a large number of projectiles, such as cannon balls, musket balls and pistol bullets, but also swords," Stibéus noted.
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A gold ring was found during the excavations in Kalmar.Frida Albinsson, Archaeologists, SHM / FOX Weather
Unbelievable!
Class of 1524.
Thanks for posting. The ring is in excellent shape.
Since there are no pictures of Jesus from his time, how can they say this is a depiction of him!🤔
Maybe I’m reading it wrong? 😟
Now 250 miles north of Kalmar is the seaport Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.
I once visited the Vasa Museum, there where a sunken 17th century ship was recovered and partially restored after almost 400 years of being buried in the Baltic Sea.
Remarkable, though the story must be an embarrassment to engineers at Ericsson and other tech firms in Sweden.
You see, Vasa was a warship that sunk on its maiden voyage. The engineers didn't supply enough ballast to counter the heavy weight of the iron cannon on deck. And that instability led the Vasa to keel over and drop to the bottom in less than 30 minutes after it left port in Stockholm. It was its maiden voyage.
Yet because the Baltic Sea's high fresh water content, the Vasa, buried in mud was found remarkably well-preserved after it was dredged up in the 1950s. A fascinating experience to walk around what looks like a classic 17th century warship, the kind you see in paintings and the movies.
Well worth a visit if business/pleasure takes you to Stockholm.
Most depictions of Christ come from the Shroud.
Do you suppose they will try to return the ring to the original owner? 😆🤗😀
It was, with great faith in its efficacy (Holy Face devotion). Beautiful ring.
A dead “ringer” for the shroud.
Shroud of Turin (Turino). Also, the image of Christ in St. Veronica’s veil, same injured man, but, in the case of the veil, while still alive.
My first thought as well.
“The object was broken and may have been discarded at the time,”
Followed by an epithet and “I’m not traveling further”...
Are there other markings on this? Because all I see is a guy with a beard. I would imagine that there were a lot of guys with beards in Kalmar.
Yup my very first thought, Shroud of Turin.
What an amazing find!
My first thought as well.
Thanks, I’ll probably never go, but it’s fascinating.
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