Necropolis of Argineta
This medieval burial ground exhibits some of the oldest Christian inscriptions in the Basque Country, Spain
Located beside a small church, the graves of this medieval necropolis were made to different standards depending on the social standing of the community members buried there, with lower ranked individuals being buried in simple pits. The many stone marker stones or stelae and tombs, dating from the 7th through 9th centuries are characterized by disc-shaped motifs and decorated with astral symbols. The Christian inscriptions are thought to be the oldest Christian in Bizkaia, and perhaps the Basque Country as a whole, making them a solid marker of the introduction and expansion of Christianity in the area.
This medieval burial ground exhibits some of the oldest Christian inscriptions in the Basque Country, Spain
Located beside a small church, the graves of this medieval necropolis were made to different standards depending on the social standing of the community members buried there, with lower ranked individuals being buried in simple pits. The many stone marker stones or stelae and tombs, dating from the 7th through 9th centuries are characterized by disc-shaped motifs and decorated with astral symbols. The Christian inscriptions are thought to be the oldest Christian in Bizkaia, and perhaps the Basque Country as a whole, making them a solid marker of the introduction and expansion of Christianity in the area.
Mespelbrunn Castle, Germany
The castle was first built in 1427. Its remote location helped it survive history, as it’s one of the few Franconia castles that wasn’t destroyed during the 30 years war. The moat probably didn’t hurt its chances of survival either…
The castle was first built in 1427. Its remote location helped it survive history, as it’s one of the few Franconia castles that wasn’t destroyed during the 30 years war. The moat probably didn’t hurt its chances of survival either…
An elaborate silver Roman dagger has been painstakingly restored to its original glory after it was unearthed by a teenager on work experience in Germany.
Nico Calman, 19, found the fascinating weapon - believed to be the most remarkable artefact of its kind to have been discovered - at a burial ground in Haltern am See, near Münster.
When the weapon was dug from the ground, it was completely encased in rust before being restored over the span of nine months to reveal its previous state
It is so well preserved that red enamel and glass, as well as silver and brass handles decorated with ornate patterns of foliage and leaves survived for 2,000 years.
Roman soldiers are said to have carried ornate daggers as a sign of prestige - and Haltern was a large military camp established by troops, according to local media.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8014577/Silver-Roman-dagger-restored-former-glory-nine-months-restoration.html
Nico Calman, 19, found the fascinating weapon - believed to be the most remarkable artefact of its kind to have been discovered - at a burial ground in Haltern am See, near Münster.
When the weapon was dug from the ground, it was completely encased in rust before being restored over the span of nine months to reveal its previous state
It is so well preserved that red enamel and glass, as well as silver and brass handles decorated with ornate patterns of foliage and leaves survived for 2,000 years.
Roman soldiers are said to have carried ornate daggers as a sign of prestige - and Haltern was a large military camp established by troops, according to local media.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8014577/Silver-Roman-dagger-restored-former-glory-nine-months-restoration.html