A rare and really charming Saka-era gold bear figurine was found at the archaeological site in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Researchers believe it was originally attached to a headdress. Dating 4th–3rd century BC. (translated)
Nina Willburger
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Archaeologist | Permanent Representative of the Director, Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg | Adjunct lecturer State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart | Private account, views are mine 🖖
XL transport containers: Two huge Roman wooden barrels in an outstanding state of preservation, found in Xanten. Both had a capacity of approx. 1250 l and were used to transport wine from the Mediterranean region to the Lower Rhine. They were recycled for lining wells. 🧵1/2 📷️me (translated)
