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Object was in an ancient tomb and may have belonged to a prestigious figure in society at the time
A small copper dagger dating back approximately 4.000 years was found in a cave in Italy and caught the attention of European archaeologists.
The piece, approximately 10 cm long, was located in Tina Jama Cave, in a region that holds traces of Copper and Bronze Age.
Rare and unparalleled object in Italy
The person responsible for the discovery was Professor Federico Bernardini, from the Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
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According to him, the object It has no exact equivalents in Italy, although there are comparisons with findings from the Ljubljana region in Slovenia.
The dagger is shaped like a leaf with a spike and may indicate cultural practices connected with other European regions.
Remains of the Copper and Bronze Age
Excavations in the cave have revealed layers dating from the second half of the third millennium BC, spanning the late Copper Age and early Bronze Age periods.
Archaeologist Elena Leghissa, from the Institute of Archaeology of Slovenia, highlighted the importance of the findings for understanding the social and cultural transformations of ancient Europe.
Mysterious structure intrigues researchers
At the entrance to the cave, archaeologists also identified a structure made of stone slabs and blocks, estimated to date from between 2000 and 1500 BC.
Although its purpose is still unclear, the presence of nearby human skull fragments raises the possibility that it was used as a burial mound. Another possibility is that the structure was built to protect against the Bora winds.
In addition to the dagger, flint arrowheads, blades made using the pressure technique, polished stone axes, obsidian, ceramics and shell ornaments were found.
These materials indicate that the site was frequented by different groups for thousands of years. Some evidence points to contact with the Cetina culture, from the Dalmatia region.
For the archaeologists involved, the Tina Jama Cave looks promising for future investigations. The diversity of objects found reinforces the importance of the site for understanding ancient cultural practices and regional connections in the third millennium BC.
