11,000-Year-Old Engraved Pendant Found In UK
- 8 years ago
An 11,000-year-old pendant made of shale has been discovered at the Star Carr archaeological site in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
An 11,000-year-old pendant made of shale has been discovered at the Star Carr archaeological site in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Publishing in the journal Internet Archaeology, researchers from the University of York, University of Manchester and University of Chester note that its engravings make it the first of its kind found in Europe.
According to a summary of the findings, "When archaeologists uncovered the pendant last year, the lines on the surface were barely visible. The research team used a range of digital microscopy techniques to generate high resolution images to help determine the style and order of engraving."
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An 11,000-year-old pendant made of shale has been discovered at the Star Carr archaeological site in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Publishing in the journal Internet Archaeology, researchers from the University of York, University of Manchester and University of Chester note that its engravings make it the first of its kind found in Europe.
According to a summary of the findings, "When archaeologists uncovered the pendant last year, the lines on the surface were barely visible. The research team used a range of digital microscopy techniques to generate high resolution images to help determine the style and order of engraving."
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