A recent analysis of beads discovered in the ancient city of Hama, Syria, has revealed that some were crafted from Baltic amber, transported over 3,000 kilometers. This remarkable find highlights Hama’s role in long-distance trade during the Iron Age and the Mesopotamian fascination with exotic goods. Located in western Syria, Hama is among the oldest […]
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For the first time in history, scientists have found amber fragments in Antarctica, at a depth of 946 meters
For the first time in history, scientists have found amber fragments in Antarctica, thus closing one of the few remaining gaps in the world map of amber discoveries. This significant finding was made possible by a scientific expedition led by Dr. Johann P. Klages from the Alfred Wegener Institute (Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine […]
The Amber Bear of Słupsk, an Exceptional Prehistoric Amulet
Although at first glance its appearance may remind us of a tasty gummy bear, the so-called Bear of Słupsk is actually an amulet that is about 3,000 years old. It was discovered in a peat bog near the town of Słupsk in Poland in 1887 and immediately attracted attention for its exceptional state of preservation. […]