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  • Not seen in 3,000 years! The underside of a rare Bronze Age Shield [6:29]

    07/05/2026 5:40:56 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 28 replies
    YouTube ^ | June 27, 2026 | NationalMuseumsScotland
    This rare Bronze Age shield was deposited in a bog over 3,000 years ago.It was discovered in Auchmaleddie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1897.Due to its fragile state, it has been kept flat in storage for decades. Until now.Our Artefact Conservator Bethan Bryan and Curator Dr Matthew Knight assess the shield ahead of conservation work. This process involves lifting the shield to look at its underside, which has not been viewed in over 3,000 years. Find out what clues it has about its use and how it was made.The shield has been conserved for display in the free exhibition 'Scotlands First Warriors'...