Many civilizations have flourished on earth for centuries. Some lasted for a long time, and many disappeared in a short time due to various reasons. We often get information about them when the land is excavated. Archaeologists have found one such treasure in the Turkistan region of southern Kazakhstan. During the excavation here, 2000-year-old gold jewelry has been found. Archaeologists are calling it invaluable.
According to a Live Science report, a team of researchers from Kazakhstan’s Ozbekali Zhanibekov University discovered three burial mounds in the Ordabasinsky district. Two of these mounds were looted in ancient times. But the third mound was safe. When archaeologists started excavating it, a lot of gold jewelry was found inside. These included a Roman-style brooch called a fibula. Large and small pearls. Two gold earrings, a bronze mirror, a clay jug, a belt buckle and a coin.
Turquoise and ruby studded earrings found
Archaeologists said, it seems that all the items are from the first century BC. The earrings are quite designer. They are made of a colored alloy known as polychromatic gold. Turquoise and rubies are embedded in them. It is crescent-shaped, which represents the moon. Below are gold buttons like bunches of grapes, which are designed to reflect sunlight. Alexander Podushkin, who led the research team, said that these artifacts were made during the Kangju reign. Which ruled the region between the fifth century BC and the fourth century AD. It was in power for a short time.
A wealthy and influential woman was buried
According to experts, these artifacts date back to the time when Rome traded with the Kangju regime and the Kushan Empire in ancient China and the south. That is why the style of making the earrings was circular. A hole was also made in the middle for the thread. This also provides evidence that the bronze mirror originated in China during the reign of the Han Dynasty. This dynasty ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD. Such objects were highly valued throughout Eurasia. Similar mirrors have also been found in Afghanistan and the Southern Ural region – and this was an indication that the woman with whom it was buried was wealthy and influential.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 1, 2024, 09:11 IST
