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Jon Hawke 🏛️🏺
@HawkeJon
#Archaeology, #Ancient #Classical World & #Roman Frontier Studies MA. Archaeologist. Every day above ground is a good day! Romanes eunt domus!😂
Aug 12, 2022 • 6 tweets • 10 min read
💥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 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