MIddle age

4,400-year-old jade cylinder seal discovered at excavation in Turkey

Experts believe that the use of jadeite in the seal indicates not only local craftsmanship but also the influence of international trade.

What a 3,500-year-old wooden spade tells us about bronze age life

The spade's design, with a slightly lopsided blade allowing one-footed use, is reminiscent of later peat-cutting tools.

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