domingo, 13 de octubre de 2013

Treasures From the 'King of Stonehenge' Revealed in Bronze Age Burial

Jewels and precious objects excavated at Stonehenge are appearing for the first time in a new exhibition at the Wiltshire Museum.

The Stonehenge treasure hoard includes a large 'lozenge'-shaped sheet of gold and a sheet gold belt plate. (Wikipedia).
One of Britain's earliest professional archaeologists, William Cunnington discovered what were to become known as the crown jewels of the 'King of Stonehenge'.

In 1808, Cunnington excavated Bush Barrow, a Bronze Age burial mound near the prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain.

In a letter to Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Cunnington wrote: "I have the pleasure to inform you that our discoveries are truly important. [...] ibtimes.co.uk/

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