Posts Tagged ‘Bronze Age’
‘Exceptional’ 3,000-year-old Bronze Age hoard found by metal detectorist saved for the nation
A hoard of Bronze Age artefacts unearthed by a metal detectorist in the Scottish Borders has been saved for the nation by National Museums Scotland. Dating to 1000–800 BCE, the Peebles Hoard comprises over 500 unusual bronze and organic pieces and components that had lain undisturbed for 3000 years. It was allocated to NMS under…
Read MoreBronze Age jewellery restored for the first time in thousands of years
An early Bronze Age necklace and bracelet have been painstakingly restored to their original form by museum experts. The jewellery will be seen in its original form for the first time in over 4,000 years when it goes on display next month. Forty-two jet beads and nine jet ‘plates’ were discovered in a Bronze Age…
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