The ancient Greek masterpiece etched on a tiny gemstone
Photos: Treasure trove unearthed from tomb of Greek warrior-king
An intricate engraving on an ancient gem has been deemed one of the greatest prehistoric Greek artworks ever discovered.
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Photos: Treasure trove unearthed from tomb of Greek warrior-king
The sealstone was one of many treasures discovered in the 3,500-year-old tomb of a Bronze Age warrior. Archaeologist Sharon Stocker from the University of Cincinnati led the dig in southwest Greece in 2015.
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The sealstone was covered in limestone when it was first discovered. Measuring just 1.4 inches in length, it was initially mistaken for a bead.
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Experts are stunned by the engraving's detailed representation of the human body and the understanding of bodily movement, says Stocker.
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"The amount of skill that was required to execute such an intricate design on such a small surface is unbelievable," Stocker tells CNN.
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More than 40 sealstones were found in the tomb. Others had less detailed designs featuring long-horned bulls and sometimes, human bull jumpers soaring over their horns.
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This 30-inch necklace, with two gold pendants decorated with ivy leaves, was found near the neck of the warrior-king's skeleton.
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Four solid-gold rings were found in the tomb -- more than have been found at any single burial site elsewhere in Greece, according to the archaeologists. This one depicts a Cretan bull running scene.
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Six ivory combs formed part of the treasure trove, challenging some older ideas around gender, says Stocker.
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Stocker deems the discovery "one of the most magnificent displays of prehistoric wealth discovered in mainland Greece in the past 65 years."
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