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💥The Amazing #Ancient Persian Gold and Silver Oxus Treasure👑👀💥
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An incredible treasure discovered near the Oxus River is one of the most precious collections of ancient #Persian artifacts known to us today.
#FindsFriday #History #art
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An incredible treasure discovered near the Oxus River is one of the most precious collections of ancient #Persian artifacts known to us today.
#FindsFriday #History #art
Around 180 pieces of #jewelry, metalwork and statuettes, and about 200 coins have survived, but the original cache was much bigger. Comprised of stunning #gold and #silver artifacts, the #treasure is an impressive example of ancient #wealth. (2/6)
#FindsFriday #art #Archaeology
#FindsFriday #art #Archaeology
The Oxus #Treasure was discovered about 1877-1880. The exact place and date of the find remains a mystery. Kobadiyan has been suggested as most likely place. (3/6)
#FindsFriday #History #Art
Gold & Silver statuettes of bearded men (British Museum)
#FindsFriday #History #Art
Gold & Silver statuettes of bearded men (British Museum)
