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Metal detectorists Dionisie-Aurel Moldovan and Sebastian-Adrian Zăhan recently found a silver bracelet, three brooches, and a chain necklace with pendants in the Romanian town of Breaza, according to Archaeology News. The discoveries, which together weighed just under one pound, represent the first evidence of a Dacian settlement in the area.
The artifacts could date back thousands of years, as the Dacians inhabited parts of Romania from approximately 500 BCE to 106 CE and were eventually absorbed into the Roman Empire. Some experts have suggested that the artifacts may have belonged to someone from an aristocracy, which is reflected in their craftsmanship and design.
For example, the silver bracelet features a vegetal motif with decorative elements of Dacian metalwork. Meanwhile, the necklace has three nail-like pendants, which indicate that it may have been worn as part of a ceremony.
Meanwhile, CBS News reported that the artifacts may have been buried in the ground as offerings to an unknown deity. It is also possible that the artifacts may have been hidden to protect against theft or for other reasons.
The artifacts are currently in Romania’s Museum of Mureș County. They will be studied further to learn about their origins and how they may have been used, and then they will be displayed.
In addition, archaeologists and researchers are planning to explore Breaza to find other artifacts from the Dacian settlement.
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