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The pithos is a large earthenware vessel that was often used for storing wine, oil or food in ancient times. This pithos can be found in the National Museum of Tbilisi and dates back to the 3rd century BC. With a volume of 1,500 liters, it is decorated with scenes of a deer hunt, depicted with animals and birds in red ochre on a glazed and polished surface. These hunting scenes, emphasize the role of hunting in Georgian culture. Georgia is often considered the birthplace of wine, with a winemaking tradition dating back over 8,000 years. The country has a unique terroir and uses the traditional Qvevri method of winemaking, producing a rich variety of wines. The Qvevri method is a traditional Georgian technique of winemaking, in which the wine is fermented and stored in large, egg-shaped earthenware vessels called qvevri. These vessels are usually buried in the ground to regulate the temperature. The process involves the use of grapes with skins and stalks, resulting in wines with full flavors and complex aromas. This method has a history of over 8,000 years and is considered an important part of Georgian culture and winemaking tradition.
The pithos on display at the National Museum of Tbilisi dates back to the 3rd century BC and has a volume of 1,500 liters. Discovered in Samadlo, Mtskheta, this large ceramic vessel features scenes of deer hunts, depicted with animals and birds painted in red ochre on its polished surface. It exemplifies the ancient Georgian tradition of pottery and the significance of these vessels in daily life and agricultural practices, particularly in wine production.
De pithos is een groot aardewerk vat dat vaak werd gebruikt voor het opslaan van wijn, olie of voedsel in de oudheid. Deze pithos is te vinden in het Nationaal Museum van Tbilisi en dateert uit de 3e eeuw voor Christus. Met een volume van 1.500 liter is het versierd met scènes van een hertenjacht, afgebeeld met dieren en vogels in rode oker op een geglazuurde en gepolijste oppervlakte. Deze jachtscènes, benadrukken de rol van jagen in de Georgische cultuur. Georgië wordt vaak beschouwd als de geboorteplaats van de wijn, met een wijntraditie die meer dan 8.000 jaar oud is. Het land heeft een unieke terroir en maakt gebruik van de traditionele Qvevri-methode voor wijnbereiding, waardoor het een rijke variëteit aan wijnen produceert. De Qvevri-methode is een traditionele Georgische techniek voor het maken van wijn, waarbij de wijn wordt gefermenteerd en opgeslagen in grote, ei-vormige aardewerken vaten genaamd qvevri. Deze vaten worden meestal ingegraven in de grond om de temperatuur te reguleren. Het proces omvat het gebruik van druiven met schil en steeltjes, wat resulteert in wijnen met een volle smaak en complexe aroma's. Deze methode heeft een geschiedenis van meer dan 8.000 jaar en wordt beschouwd als een belangrijk onderdeel van de Georgische cultuur en wijnbouwtraditie.
The Jamacoaque culture, which thrived on the northern coast of present-day Ecuador between approximately 350 BCE and 500 CE, is known for its rich and intricate art and artifacts, particularly those associated with shamanistic practices. These Shamans were central figures in Jamacoaque society, acting as intermediaries between the human and spiritual worlds. They were believed to have the power to heal, communicate with spirits, and influence natural events. galeriacontici.net/precolumbian-art/south-america/page/4/
Explore this exquisite Condorhuasi figure vessel, crafted from orange clay with a buff surface and applied paint. This ancient artifact showcases intricate facial features and body tattooing. Hooped arms to his side also suspend the vessel. Encapsulated during burial, a white layer deposit of calcium carbonate surrounds the figure’s surface.
This effigy vessel’s overall height is 7” and can be stood unassisted; however, a custom wooden platform has been provided for better stability.
The inner rim is chipped, as shown otherwise, and is in excellent overall condition.
The Condorhuasi culture, flourishing between 2000 BC and 500 AD in what is now northwestern Argentina, is renowned for its sophisticated ceramics and intricate stone artistry. The Condorhuasi people are believed to have had a deep connection with their environment and spiritual beliefs, often expressed through their pottery and stone artifacts.
Collectors and historians alike value Condorhuasi ceramics for their rarity and historical importance. Ensuring the preservation of such artifacts is vital for ongoing research and education about ancient South American cultures. With its calcium carbonate coating, this figure vessel remains in excellent overall condition, making it a prized addition to any collection of ancient artifacts. galeriacontici.net
Discover this sizable Condorhuasi globular vessel, categorized as grey horizon pottery, produced during the early period (1 – 500 AD) in the Catamarca and northern La Rioja provinces in Northwestern Argentina. This ancient artifact showcases a wide spout with a rounded body and a small strap handle on the upper portion of the vessel. The surface is semi-burnished with linear vertical incised designs on the lower half and zig-zag patterns on the upper half.
The overall height of this ceramic vessel is 7.5″ tall, while its width is 8″ wide. Professionals have reassembled this piece with little to no concealment over the break lines. Sedimentary deposits cover the entire artifact. This vessel displays beautifully.
The Condorhuasi culture, flourishing between 2000 BC and 500 AD in what is now northwestern Argentina, is renowned for its sophisticated ceramics and intricate stone artistry. The Condorhuasi people are believed to have been deeply connected with their environment and spiritual beliefs, which are often expressed through their pottery and stone artifacts.
Collectors and historians alike value Condorhuasi ceramics for their rarity and historical importance. Ensuring the preservation of such artifacts is vital for ongoing research and education about ancient South American cultures. galeriacontici.net
Michael Svetbird : "Portraits of Amazons" ©MSP Photo Gallery [nos.114.-118.]: www.deviantart.com/svetbird1234/gallery/67332393/portrait...
Michael Svetbird : HERACLES + WOMAN Etruscan Kantharos,Ferrara, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Ferrara MANF ©MSP. Full set on my IG: www.instagram.com/p/C4X3MN-oJsd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_l...
This photograph is from a Meridian Raw CIC facilitated a Walking with Cameras Photo-walk to St Nicholas Priory and the Devon & Exeter Institution in Exeter.
This photo-walk was part of the Chasing the Light Photography Project in Exeter, Devon, UK on Tuesday 29th June, 2021.
MOLA and Land of the Fanns at Valence House Prehistory fair
MOLA and Land of the Fanns at Valence House Prehistory fair
January 8, 2019 - "Masada was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Its inscription on this prestigious list epitomizes its outstanding universal significance, which must be protected for the benefit of humanity.
Masada was the last bastion of Jewish freedom fighters against the Romans; its fall signaled the violent destruction of teh kingdom of Judea at the end of the Second Temple period. The traffic events of the last days of the rebels at Masada transformed it into both a Jewish cultural icon and a symbol of humanity's continuous struggle for freedom from oppression.
Built by Herod, king of Judea , Masada was a palatial fortress in the style of the ancient Roman East. The camels, fortifications, and assault ramp at its base constitute the most complete surviving ancient Roman siege system in the world.
Geography
The plateau of Masada is located on the eastern fringe of the Judea Desert near the shore of the Dead Sea, between En Gedi and Sodom. It is a mountain block that rose and was detached from teh fault escarpment, surrounded at its base by Wadi Ben yard on the west and Wadi Masada on the south and east. The plateau, 450 meters above the level of the Dead Sea, is approximately 650 meters long and 300 meters wide. East of the mountain is sediment left by the ancient Dead Sea, scored by numerous cracks.
Masada is close to two ancient routes: one cut through the center of the Judea Desert and led to southern Moab in eastern Transjordan; the other connected Edom, Moab and the Arava Valley to En Gedi and Jerusalem.
Masada's remote location and its natural defenses were the advantages that transformed it into a fortress during the Second Temple period."
Previous text from Israel National Parks Authority.
