One of the 4000-year-old well-preserved wagons unearthed in Lchashen village in vicinity of Lake Sevan. Made of oak, they are the oldest known wagons in the world.
History Museum of Armenia @archeohistories
History Museum of Armenia @archeohistories
Robe and Axe of Giovanni Battista Bugatti, who was the official executioner for the Papal States from 1796 to 1864. During his tenure, he executed 514 people. @archaeologyart
Forwarded from Traditional Europe
One of the most intriguing artefacts found at Star Carr Mesolithic archaeological site (England) are the antler "frontlets" or headdresses.
Dating to 11,000 years ago, they were made from the skull of a large stag. The holes would probably have been used to tie the modified frontlet onto the head.
There are a number of different interpretations concerning what they were used for: possibly for hunting red deer, possibly used by shamans in ritual activities.
What is clear is that deer skulls were being physically transformed into these enigmatic artefacts.
📸 Displayed in The British Museum
Dating to 11,000 years ago, they were made from the skull of a large stag. The holes would probably have been used to tie the modified frontlet onto the head.
There are a number of different interpretations concerning what they were used for: possibly for hunting red deer, possibly used by shamans in ritual activities.
What is clear is that deer skulls were being physically transformed into these enigmatic artefacts.
📸 Displayed in The British Museum