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Rare Pictish carving of “big nosed warrior” found near Perth

A large Pictish stone decorated with what appears to be a big nosed warrior holding a spear and a club has been found by workmen on the outskirts of Perth.

 Work on the upgrade to the A85/A9 junction was halted following the discovery with archaeologists called in to examine the stone. 

Mark Hall, of Perth Museum & Art Gallery said the stone carried a type of Pictish carving not seen before in the area.

It is likely to be around 1,500 years old and possibly indicates the presence of a high ranking Pictish noble nearby. 

A spokesman for Perth and Kinross Council added: “The carving is thought to be extremely significant as very few stones carved with this particular type of image have been found in Scotland and its discovery identifies the importance of the local area in Pictish times.” Read more.

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Dettaglio, sculture in Colonna di Traiano, Roma, 2009.

There is a history recorded on this triumphal column in the heart of Rome, but I fear I would need a very detailed guide to follow it.

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Christmas Countdown 1 - Phone apps and games!

Christmas Countdown 1 – Phone apps and games!

So recently I have been looking through the Google play store and I thought to myself “Hey! I wonder if there are any Archaeology (or maybe some museum) games”.

I was very pleased to see so many, but the closer I looked the more I dispaired… Now, I will day this, there are some useful apps out there for Archaeology, but I will not delve into them here (I will save that for a different blog).

Ther…

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Possible Sacrifice Victims Unearthed at Henge Site in Germany — Archaeological Headlines - Archaeology Magazine

Possible Sacrifice Victims Unearthed at Henge Site in Germany — Archaeological Headlines – Archaeology Magazine

PÖMMELTE, GERMANY—According to a Live Science report, the fractured skull and rib bones of women, children, and teenagers, and axes, drinking vessels, animal bones, and stone mills have been found buried in pits at a henge site in northwest Germany. Located near the village of Pömmelte, the henge consisted of several concentric circles made of…

Hmmm… It is always interesting to see articles that…

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Good morning! #excavation #morning #tea #documentation #fieldwork #hermanottómúzeum #hermanOttoMuseum #october #fog #ford #offroadvehicle #trenches #hungarianarchaeology #Miskolc #borsod #science #archarology #régészet #ásatás (helyszín: Szalaszend)

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Egypt: Dendera, the cosmos of Hathor

Enclosed within its rugged mud brick walls the temple precincts at Dendera seem to be an island left untouched by time. Particularly in the early hours of the morning, when foxes roam around the ruins of the birth house or venture down the steep stairs leading to the Sacred Lake. Stepping into the actual temple is like entering an ancient time machine, especially if you look up to the recently cleaned astronomical ceiling. This is a vast cosmos filled with stars, hour-goddesses and zodiac signs, many of which are personified by weird creatures like snakes walking on long legs and birds with human arms and jackal heads. On the columns just below the ceiling you encounter the mysterious gaze of the patron deity of the temple: Hathor. Deeper into the building (which dates from around 0 AD) is the crypt with the famous "light-bulb" reliefs where the golden statue of Hathor's soul was kept. From there you can follow the route of a New Year procession to the roof of the temple where Hathor's golden soul was rejuvenated by the rays of the sun on the first day of the Egyptian year.

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Thank Celestia I had the forethought to slip it into a Daring Doo dustcover beforehoof! (EVERYONE GO THANKS http://silvahrushart.tumblr.com/ FOR BEING THE NEW ARTIST!!! SHE ISH SO AWESOMES!!! ^-^ Let the Hijinx in the museum begin!! c:)