According to the team, this item dates from about 3200 years because it coincides with the time of the Trojan War, writes Heritage Daily. In focus, technology appeared its Telegram channel. Subscribe to not miss the latest and most intrusive news from the world of science! "Bronze weapons were then the privilege of the military elite, and its production required extraordinary skill," the museum said.
Naratil added that thanks to modern 3D scan technologies, they managed to restore the shape and decorative elements of the armor in a digital way. The reconstructed design revealed detailed artistic features, including the solar symbols located near the chest, and a triangular motif, located in a raised wavy pattern. These jewelry had symbolic or perhaps religious importance.
This is only the second case when such armor from the bronze age was registered in the Czech Republic, which makes the find is extremely rare. Experts believe that the armor, along with the related spear tip, sickle and metal fragments, was deliberately hidden within the framework of the ceremonial act. The participation of the locals who informed the authorities of the find indicates the importance of involving the public in preserving the archeological heritage.
The find reveals the role of Southern Moravia in the prehistoric history of Europe, covering the cultural and historical depth of this region. It also illustrates how technological means and participation of the public can significantly expand knowledge about early human societies. Earlier, Focus wrote about a rare treasure of the Thirty Years War. Researchers found silver coins in a copper kaz. We also talked about the ancient settlement, which we found on the island of Shuyak.
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