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Last Notes npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Slavic Tribes from (7th-9th Centuries AD) in Europe. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/945/951/324/700/711/original/35b3900f97f4e96e.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories The robe and axe that belonged to Giovanni Bugatti, who served as the official executioner for the Pope from 1796 to 1864. Over the course of his career, he carried out 514 executions. The nickname given to Bugatti was then extended to his successors: in Rome, the term "Mastro Titta" is synonymous with the executioner. Mastro Titta's blood-stained clothes, axes, and guillotines are on display at the Museum of Criminology at Via del Gonfalone in Rome. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/945/942/091/311/778/original/408ba87e8ae8aee0.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories A Neolithic house in Skara Brae, Orkney Island, Scotland. The village consisted of ten clustered houses, made of flagstones in earthen dams that provided support for the walls. The houses had stone hearths, beds, and cupboards. A primitive sewer system, with "toilets" and drains in each house, ended up in the ocean. Water was used to flush waste into a drain. The site was occupied from roughly 3180 BC to about 2500 BC and is Europe's most complete Neolithic village. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/900/779/233/681/824/original/99ed2668f5fead2c.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Ruins of Dunlough Castle situated atop a cliff by the shore of a lake, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Dunlough, a 13th Century AD, castle founded by Donagh O’Mahony. Built in 1207 AD, it is one of the oldest castles in southern Ireland. 📷© @richardwhite.travel #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/863/404/071/242/491/original/34ab77e15e4b6de8.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Interior of the Orient Express : Orient Express was a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL) that operated in Europe until 2009. Presently Venice-Simplon Orient Express train, a private venture by Belmond using original CIWL carriages from 1920s-1930s, continues to run from London to Venice and to other destinations in Europe, including original route from Paris to İstanbul. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/835/250/724/904/476/original/b4c6b1de5932220d.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories This rare tunic was discovered in 1922 in one of the Roman Tombs (2nd Century AD), in Saqqara, Roman-Egypt. Tunic depicts several scenes that provides protection to its owner, the tunic also recorded a rare scene of Isis weaving linen on a foot-strap loom. This type of ceremonial tunic grants its owner protection from evil-doers, magic and evil. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/782/002/864/615/890/original/7f6843c95be238c8.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories A 1400 year old Ginkgo Biloba tree shows every November an autumn display, shedding his golden leaves, that attracts thousands of people from all over the country. The ancient tree grows behind a Buddhist Temple next to Gu Guanyin in the Zhongnan Mountain Region of China. Species is believed to have appeared several hundred million years ago (fossilized remains have been found) and thought to be extinct, until a specimen was discovered by a German naturalist in late 1600s. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/730/729/375/422/249/original/d1a87beff832839d.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories A 2500 year old ancient Greek 'cooker': three (or four) stoves, oven and a grill. Found on the Greek island of Delos. This ancient greek clay anthrakia aka coal-fuel stove, used for cooking and heating. Archaeological museum of Delos, Greece #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/634/084/947/155/111/original/01e393ed9a0524fe.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Roman Fishing Mosaic (1st Century AD), from the “House of Menander” Caldarium in Pompeii. Mosaic depicts two African men fishing. National Archaeological Museum, Naples #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/563/091/236/286/811/original/94c47ca93f173f26.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, also called Crown Of Charlemagne, was used for coronations of the King of the Romans and it was most likely made in Western Germany during late 10th and early 11th Century CE, probably during the reign of Otto the Great. The crown is kept in the Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg in Vienna, Austria. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/554/819/496/238/692/original/b1c1e9a9c2a854ad.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Greek (Attica) Storage Jar (530 BC), showing Achilles killing the Amazon queen, Penthesilea. According to Greek mythology, at the moment Penthesilea died, she and Achilles fell in love. British Museum #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/551/546/744/207/516/original/40208cee4e3b76b7.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Roman Fresco (1st Century AD), depicts 'Mask amid bunches of grapes and vines', from House of V. Popidius or House of Mosaic Doves, Triclinium 13, Eastern wall, Central Section, Pompeii (W: 55.2cm; H: 54.6cm) National Archaeological Museum, Naples #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/544/447/778/571/037/original/e6f88a50b1da8d86.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Tell Halaf Bird (9th Century BC); a colossal bird statue excavated in the forecourt of a temple- palace at Tell Halaf, Syria (1929) Originally, basalt bird statue had colored stones in its eye sockets and was mounted as part of a decorative column. Pergamon Museum, Berlin #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/520/419/199/129/492/original/dfa9feddaaee62d4.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories The Art Museum believes its ancient bronze sculpture Apollo Sauroktonos, “Apollo the Lizard Slayer,” may be the world's only original bronze by Praxiteles, one of the most famous sculptors of ancient Greece. Cleveland Museum of Art #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/481/634/750/140/300/original/8456e2e2009c1846.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories East side of the Apadana Palace, Persepolis; Sus, Iran. Apadana Palace built during reign of Darius around 521-515 BC, and by his order on Elamite relics in Susa. Walls of palace are made of clay with brick facade and its columns are made of stone. Inner walls were covered with glazed bricks and featured soldiers of Eternal Guard, winged lion and lotus flower. Parts of Apadana Palace caught fire during reign of Artaxerxes I (461 BC) and were rebuilt during reign of Artaxerxes II (359 BC). https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/475/959/427/452/322/original/86f96781cc174b1e.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Back of a Greek Silver Mirror (2nd-1st Century BC), showing Aphrodite quarrelling with Eros. There is once again a trouble with that little Eros - goddess holds her sandal in her hand, ready to drop it on the little guy, who looks quite scared. MET Museum #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/467/111/403/973/554/original/f49f39a296118ad6.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, have unveiled a remarkable find; a meticulously preserved Bronze Age sword dating back 3000 years. This discovery unfolded in the historic town of Nördlingen, nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Bavaria, Germany. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/465/563/063/035/225/original/e06a0aaf61d5c9c9.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Roman Marble Statue of Jupiter (150 AD), from Italy. Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, carrying a thunderbolt and accompagnied by an eagle. King of the Gods (Greek-Zeus) God of the sky and diurnal thunder Member of the Archaic Triad, Capitoline Triad and the Dii Consentes. Louvre Museum #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/459/468/032/255/045/original/e2ab6302f4c88851.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories First image shows an 'Ancient Greek Pelike' (4th Century BC), depicting a woman acrobat shooting an arrow with her feet. (MET Museum) Second image shows an acrobatic archer at the 2016, World Nomad Games held in Kyrgyzstan. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/160/209/800/702/920/original/e44bc6b09f457f99.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Zenobia's last look on Palmyra; by Herbert Gustave Schmalz, 1888 CE. Zenobia, Queen of Palmyrene Empire (260-273 CE) whose rebellion was destroyed by Roman Emperor Aurelian (214-275 CE), she was chained and taken from Palmyra to Rome. Her ultimate fate is unknown. Interesting Claim - a soldier at bottom right of picture, who was assigned to kill Zenobia, but could not fulfill his duty because he fell in love with her as soon as he saw her. Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/113/107/467/238/541/original/f1844ab20c2aee84.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital, a mosque and hospital complex built in 1228–1229 AD, by Ahmed Shah, belonged to local dynasty of Mengujekids (12th-13th Centuries AD) in small Anatolian town of Divriği, now in Sivas Province, Türkiye. Complex is located in upper town, below citadel. Exquisite stone carvings and eclectic architecture of complex places it among most important works of architecture in Anatolia and led to its inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1985. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/107/415/646/546/119/original/068f717381d4f574.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Medieval Stairway in Pitigliano, Italy. Pitigliano and its area were inhabited since Etruscan Times (8th-3rd Century BC), but first extant written mention in 1061 CE. In early 13th Century CE, it belonged to 'Aldobrandeschi Family'. In 1293 CE, county passed to 'Orsini Family'. This quaint old town is known as the “little Jerusalem”, for historical presence of a Jewish community that has always been well integrated into social context and that has its own synagogue. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/081/381/783/628/326/original/a56e7b80c60f86b3.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Aogashima, a volcanic island to south of Japan. History of human settlement on Aogashima is uncertain. Island is mentioned in Edo Period (1603-1868 CE) records kept at Hachijō-jima, which recorded volcanic activity in 1652, and from 1670-1680. An earthquake swarm in July 1780 CE, was followed by steam rising from lakes in Ikenosawa Caldera. Further earthquakes in May 1781 led to an eruption. During a massive eruption in 1785 CE, half of population of islanders perished. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/077/888/547/361/549/original/f8e7897c15ab96c2.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Valdivia Stone Figures (2300-2000 BC), Colombia. Between 2300-2000 BC, Valdivia culture's Piquigua phase produced abstract standing figures with stylized anthropomorphic owl motifs. Detailed Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/CxIHpZ6P2uN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MET Museum #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/057/126/672/851/085/original/010703bdeb20f701.jpeg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Samarra Bowl (4000 BC), Uruk (modern-day Iraq) Bowl was excavated at Samarra, around 1911-1914. It's design consists of a rim, a circle of eight fish, and four fish swimming towards center being caught by four birds. At center there is a left-facing swastika. British Museum #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/056/527/806/903/357/original/e457babc94bb4a6c.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Then vs Now : Sumerian city of Uruk, considered first civilized city in the world 6500-4000 BC. Uruk is located in southern Iraq. This city was first discovered in 1849 AD, by english archaeologist William Lofts. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/034/421/873/508/522/original/e8e8e035a1367a07.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Hand drawn illustrations of "Silk Bazaar" - Cairo (1849 CE); by 'David Roberts' Egypt & Nubia (1849 CE). David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and Near East that he produced from sketches he made during long tours of region (1838–1840 CE). #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/111/013/105/255/814/796/original/a9849f56b5ce2e09.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Amethyst Bathtub; made by Baldi of Florence, Italy. Greeks and Romans used amethyst in several ways from beads in jewelry to amulets. Their belief was that amethyst crystal meaning was synonymous with luxury. Detailed Post - instagram.com/p/Cdj60KJvvKK/… #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/110/932/076/169/293/333/original/d7030fd7e35e629c.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories A samovar (self-brewer), a metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water, during Roman period. Samovar (1st Century CE), found in Pompeii and kept in Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/110/859/566/118/671/925/original/bd6e7a82b27977ce.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Shell Goblet (4th Century AD); found in beneath streets of Kartäuserhof, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Made of colorless glass with an applied decoration of shells and white, yellow and blue glass threads. (H: 20.8cm) Römisch - Germanisches Museum #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/110/846/897/115/672/532/original/4ee198a6b9befb99.jpg npub1weczw826k3va0dfrx94j5wmjhpk2nyv8nsyhfyd7wscph8lh0skqhmfkjf Archaeo-Histories Reconstruction of an ancient Roman bikini on basis of a mosaic from Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily, Italy. Mosaic from 4th Century CE from Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily in "Ten Young Girls" room shows young women doing various sports exercises and receiving awards. Girls' outfits are confusingly similar to modern bikinis. At same time, myth incorrectly entrenched in school textbooks, bikini as an invention of 20th Century collapses. #archaeohistories https://files.ohai.social/media_attachments/files/110/838/012/158/041/788/original/b613614a521e6551.jpg