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November 27, 2003
Sun disc
The first Bronze Age sun disc of its kind to be unearthed in Wales, this astronomical trinket looks authentic (as opposed to this German bauble). That said, I want a gold cape for myself...
The disc found by chance by an archaeologist digging at Copa Hill at the Cwmystwyth Mines - 10 miles outside Aberystwyth - was the subject of a treasure trove inquest heard by Ceredigion coroner on Tuesday. The find - roughly the size of a milk bottle top - is said to be as significant as the famous Mold cape - thought to have been worn as a garment for religious ceremonies by a great authority - the Bronze Age disc now housed at the British Museum.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at November 27, 2003 06:04 AM