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An Exceptional Gold Ring 1,800 Years Old Was Found in France, Accompanied by an Impressive Treasure of Ancient Coins, Medieval Pottery, and Other Historical Items.
In France, an archaeological find is drawing the attention of experts and enthusiasts of ancient history. An incredibly well-preserved gold ring, dating back to around the second or third century A.D., was discovered on an ancient road in the region of Brittany, offering a unique window into the area’s Roman past.
The jewel, which features the image of Venus, the Victorious, a Roman goddess associated with victory in battle.
The Context of the Discovery
© Emmanuelle Ah Thon / INRAP
The discovery was made by a team of archaeologists from the National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP), who were conducting excavations on an 11-acre site.
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The area has proven to be a historical point of interest, with remnants of settlements dating back to the Late Bronze Age and extending into the early medieval period.
Researchers suggest that the region has been inhabited for over 2,000 years, with the findings providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution of human occupation in Brittany.
The Gold Ring and Its Image of Venus
© Emmanuelle Collado / INRAP
The highlight of the excavation is the gold ring, which has survived in a “remarkably exceptional state of preservation,” according to the archaeologists.
The engraved image is of Venus Victrix, or Venus, the Victorious, a representation of the Roman goddess associated with imperial power and romantic conquests.
In Ancient Rome, Venus Victrix was a central figure for Roman generals, who invoked her name before battles, seeking her protection and blessing to ensure victories.
The goddess, often depicted in armor, also shares connections with Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of war and love.
The image of Venus on this ring likely reflects the reverence for her as a protector of military power, and the object may have belonged to a Roman or someone living in Brittany during the Roman occupation.
The History of Brittany and Its Conquest by the Romans
The discovery of the ring occurs at a crucial moment in Brittany’s history. During the first century B.C., the Roman leader Julius Caesar began the conquest of the region, establishing a strong Roman presence in the area.
During this period, an extensive network of roads was built, connecting different settlements and facilitating trade and transportation.
It is possible that the ring was lost by a Roman traveler or someone using the communication routes of the time, lying on the road for nearly two millennia before being finally found.
The local population of Brittany, over the centuries, reached its peak between the 7th and 8th centuries A.D. During this medieval period, the inhabitants developed a solid infrastructure, organizing their lands into defined lots for various purposes, such as agriculture, housing, and storage.
Archaeologists discovered traces of a medieval village, including cooking pots, millstones for grinding grains, and even charred remains of cereals and legumes.
Other Archaeological Discoveries in the Region
In addition to the gold ring, other intriguing discoveries have been made at the excavation site. A cache containing a dozen coins from the Carolingian Empire was found, dating from the 9th and 10th centuries A.D. The coins were buried during a time of great instability in Western Europe, when Vikings were frequently attacking Carolingian territory.
Although the site was abandoned around the same time, it is unclear whether the abandonment of the community and the deposition of the coins are directly related to the Viking attacks.
The historical context suggests that the area may have been a victim of the conflicts of this turbulent period.
Pode ser que sim, pode ser que não, mas o mais provável é talvez.
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Olha faz anos que venho estudando as áreas perdida no mundo todo vocês acharam não sou formado apenas um ensino médio mais amo essas coisas história verdadeira