Olympos's Obfuscated Odes

04/06/2024

Chantilly Castle, wrought iron railing made in 1870 by the Moreau brothers on drawing of architect Honoré Daumet.

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04/06/2024

Embarking on the Path of Living Mummification: The Intriguing Journey of Saṅgha Tepi Initiating the Ancient Process of Mummification.

04/05/2024

A pirate's grave dating back to the early 1800s. Belgium.

04/05/2024

Stairs at the entrance of the ancient Egyptian temple of Queen
El Deir el-Bahri _ Luxor_ Egypt.

04/05/2024

A stunning shot of some work being carried out on USS Lexington in 1930. Really gives a great perspective of how massive those screws are.
Did you know she was used to power a city for a month? Full story here 👇👇

04/05/2024

I have been pondering how to convey just how big the statues in this part of the “Baths of Caracalla” Farnese exhibition actually are. The baths were monumental, and life size statues would have been lost somewhat. I even tried to persuade a museum guide to stand alongside this … but with good humour … she was having none of it.
This is known as the colossal statue of Flora Farnese and was discovered in the same excavation as the previously featured “Farnese Bull”.
Dated to the late second or early third century AD, and likely created in marble specifically for the Imperial Baths after a Hellenistic original.
Loathed to inset another picture here, I have elected to post in comments another view with people included for scale.
Taken March 24 at Naples Archeological Museum

04/05/2024

Runestone DR 108 is a remarkable artifact that showcases the intricate carvings of the Ringerike style, which was prevalent around 1010-1050. This style is contemporary with Pr 1 and Pr 2. The runestone is not signed, adding an element of mystery to its origin. The stone itself is made of granite and measures approximately 1.98 meters tall, 1.25 meters wide, and 40 centimeters thick. The runic inscription on the stone is written using boustrophedon, a method of writing where the direction of the script alternates with each line. This method begins at the bottom left corner of the stone, inviting the viewer to follow the text in a unique way. The style and method of inscription on Runestone DR 108 offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic practices of the time.

04/05/2024

1930s moon lamp

04/05/2024

The parade armor of the king Erik XIV of Sweden. Made by Eliseus Libaerts in 1563-1564, now on display at the Dresden Armoury

Artifacts blog:

04/05/2024

The Hjortspring boat, exhibited at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, stands as a significant archaeological marvel from the Scandinavian Pre-Roman Iron Age. Dating back to around 400–300 BC, it holds the distinction of being the oldest known wooden plank ship in Scandinavia. Unearthed from the bog of Hjortspring Mose on the island of Als in southern Denmark between 1921 and 1922, this impressive vessel offers insights into ancient maritime craftsmanship.
Measuring over 19 meters (62 feet) in length overall, with an interior length of 13.6 meters (45 feet) and a width of 2 meters (6.6 feet), the Hjortspring boat was crafted from lime wood planks meticulously sewn together with cords made from lime bark, spruce root, or rawhide. Pitch was ingeniously used to waterproof the seams, ensuring the boat's seaworthiness. Despite its size, the boat weighed approximately 530 kilograms (1,170 pounds), rendering it easily portable by its crew.
Upon its discovery, the boat yielded a remarkable array of weapons and armor, offering a glimpse into the martial culture of its time. Among the finds were 131 Celtic-style shields, 33 finely crafted shield bosses, 138 iron spearheads, 31 spearheads made of bone or antler, and 11 single-edged iron swords. Intriguingly, two of the swords were intentionally bent—a practice associated with Iron Age rituals. The deliberate sinking of the vessel in the bog suggests a ceremonial votive offering, a hypothesis bolstered by the presence of a dismembered horse placed beneath the boat during burial, accompanied by a lamb, a calf, and two dogs.

04/05/2024

Shoes on the Danube Bank

04/04/2024

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04/04/2024

🔘The Flaminio Obelisk🔘
•It is located in the Piazza del Popolo, Italy.
•It is one of the thirteen ancient obelisks in Rome, Italy.
•It is 24 m (67 ft) high and with the base and the cross reaches 36.50 m (100 ft).
•The Nineteenth Dynasty Pharaoh Sety I quarried this obelisk from granite quarries in Aswan.
•Before he died in 1279 BC, artists inscribed just one face of the obelisk.
•Sety's son and successor Ramesses II completed its inscriptions and set it up in Heliopolis; it was brought to Rome in 10 BC by the command of Augustus.

04/04/2024

04/04/2024

At the heart of the ancient site of Gordion lies the Midas Mound, also known as Tumulus MM, a monumental burial mound. This imposing structure, located in modern-day Turkey, is steeped in mystery and legend.
The Midas Mound is a testament to the ancient Phrygian civilization that once flourished in Anatolia during the Iron Age, particularly during the 8th and 7th centuries BC. Rising approximately 50 meters in height and spanning around 53 meters in diameter, the mound commands attention, its presence dominating the landscape of Gordion.
Excavations at the Midas Mound have unveiled a complex internal structure, revealing multiple chambers and rich burial goods. These chambers, carefully constructed within the heart of the mound, speak to the reverence and significance accorded to the individuals interred within.
Yet, perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Midas Mound lies in its association with the legendary figure of King Midas, a ruler of Phrygia immortalized in Greek mythology. King Midas, known for his fabled ability to turn everything he touched into gold, is said to have ruled over the land surrounding Gordion during antiquity.
While the precise identity of the occupants of the Midas Mound remains a subject of speculation and debate among archaeologists, its connection to the legendary king adds an extra layer of intrigue. Could the Midas Mound be the final resting place of the fabled monarch, or does it hold the remains of other illustrious figures from Phrygia’s storied past?

04/04/2024

The pinnacle of prehistoric European flintknapping?
Found on the Danish island of Fænø around 1876 this stunning flint dagger was owned by Hindsgavl Manor on Funen until it was purchased by the National Museum of Denmark. Known as the "Hindsgavl Dagger", it features on the 100 krone note.
It is believed to date from 2400-1800BC based on similar examples which are known as fish-tail type IV daggers. They come from a period at the end of Stone Age when status was shown by the quality of the dagger you owned or could be buried with. There are suggestions these late Neolithic daggers were imitations of the earliest metal examples already in circulation. There would have been few metalworkers at this time so their work was very valuable. However there would have been just as few (if not fewer) flintknappers who could have produced work as fine as the Hindsgavl Dagger.
To create the dagger, a large piece of flint would have been shaped with hammerstones into a roughout before it was refined with antler hammers into a dagger blank. Pressure flaking may have been started to create the final blade shape before it was ground smooth. With a smooth surface, rippling flakes could have been detached. The stitching effect on the handle would have been achieved by pressure flaking and in-direct punchwork.
📸 Nationalmuseet

04/04/2024

The Hand of God ,1896
Sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)
Rodin Museum , Paris , France

04/04/2024

St Michaels Mount Cornwall. Built in the 12th century this magnificent castle is truly standing the test of time.

04/04/2024

Here is mine coin cleaning
I am currently learning more about coin cleaning
Experts please comments 🙏

04/04/2024

Deciphering: The Pyramids are based on high-tech prehistoric human technology

04/03/2024

Bronze Statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD); found at the Camp of the 6th Roman Legion in Tel Shalem, Israel.

04/03/2024

Chachapoyas mummy.
This Chachapoya mummy (culture that lived in Peru between 900 and 1470 and which developed an important cult of the dead), as if it were posing perfectly for posterity... was found in the Laguna de los Cóndores, it is located currently in the Leymebamba site museum where they house more than 200 mummies in good condition.

04/03/2024

Unveiling Giants: World’s Longest Dinosaur Trackway Unearthed, Tracing the Steps of a 35-Meter Sauropod (Details in comments👇)

04/03/2024

This is the oldest existing Egyptian mummy. It is over 5500 years old.
The mummy, known as ′′Ginger, is from a young man who died at age 19 (as Tutankhamun) from a knife in the back.
Interestingly, on his right arm you can see a tattoo of a bull - this animal was represented as a symbol of power and virility in Egypt - being the oldest known figurative tattoo in the world.

➖➖ 𓋹𓁈𓄇𓋖𓂀𓅃𓋹𓅔➖➖

04/03/2024

The 7th-century BC bas-relief from the Palace of Assurbanipal in Nineveh, Assyria, shows Assyrian soldiers eating in a military camp. It is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris.