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🪽Kazakh Eagle Girls : Hunting with birds and hounds has always been considered an art. The actual course of hunting, graceful movements of animals, and the emotions and passions of the hunters made it a festival. A steppe hunter derived great pleasure from the tandem of a dog and a hunting bird. The Sunkar nursery, working with almost all kinds of hunting birds, operates in the Alma-Arasan gorge near Almaty. 160 km from Almaty is Berkutchi (Eagle hunting) museum where complete information on the history of this kind of Kazakh hunting is available. Golden eagle hunting is one of oldest methods of food hunting. Our ancestors in the Eurasian steppes mastered eagle hunting several thousand years ago, in the Andronov age. Proof of this fact comes from Bronze Age petroglyphs. In west of Kazakhstan (in Atyrau region in Aktobe gorge) a second "Golden Man" was found. His precious golden eagle was buried beside him. Eagle hunting was mainly practiced in the northern and central regions of Kazakhstan, while in south hunters preferred to use hawks and falcons. Each bird was intended to hunt a particular type of animal. Apart from foxes, golden eagles usually catch corsacs and hares. Strong, rapacious, well-trained eagles proved useful for hunting hoofed animals and even wolves. Hawks are used for geese and bustards. Sparrow-hawks are as a rule used for hunting hares while goshawks are used for quail. Falcons and merlins proved to be excellent for hunting smaller birds. In the past, hunting birds were extremely expensive: a good golden eagle could cost 5-6 camels and a falcon cost 1-2 camels. Eagle hunting season starts with the first night frosts and continues from November through February. This schedule was set in olden days because furry animals have the best fur in winter. Falcon and Merlin hunting starts in late September when birds are preparing for migration and lasts until the first snow falls. As a result of several centuries of selection, people of the region have developed a special breed of hound. Its distinguishing features are an outstanding ability to chase prey, sharp-sightedness, and speed. Mostly, tazy are used to hunt hares, badgers, marmots, foxes and wolves without guns. Tazy are beautiful, graceful and elegant dogs with a sense of dignity. The word "tazy" can be translated as "clean". Kazakhs of the past maintained a special treatment for these dogs: the tazy was designated a special place in a yurt covered with a warm soft cloth, and a special felt sack was taken to each hunt to keep the dog warm during hunting. As a legend says, an excellent tazy was once accepted as bride price in place of 47 horses. People from all over the world come to Kazakhstan to obtain valuable antlers of hoofed animals. Thanks to the giant deer inhabiting the Jungar Alatau, Kazakhstan has acquired the worldwide reputation of "a country for hunting". Hunters from overseas are delighted with the antlers of the Tien Shan maral. They may weigh up to 11-15 kg and can be very impressive. Trophies of Kazakhstani safari are elks, roe deer, wolves, saigas, wild boar, jeirans, and Karaganda, Jungar and Tien Shan argali (Central Asian sheep). 🎥© ayaz_tuleyev (IG) #archaeohistories 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽In 1980s, Aphrodisias excavations unearthed a unique monumental pool in the middle of the square in the South Agora. It is thought that there was a "Palm Garden" surrounding the pool measuring 170 x 30m in middle of the Agora... The South Agora of Aphrodisias, located in southwestern Turkey, was one of two public squares within the ancient city. It was built during 1st Century AD, and had been previously interpreted as a commercial complex. However, recent archaeological work has shown that the space functioned in quite the opposite capacity, and was instead an urban park, equipped with a monumental pool, fountains, promenades, trees, and other greenery. “It had the grandeur of public city architecture and design, but was intended for relaxation, strolling, and some retail,” says University of Oxford archaeologist R.R.R. Smith. The enormous pool at the complex’s center measures 575 feet long and 82 feet wide and was bordered by marble benches, some even inscribed with gaming boards. Excavations and archaeobotanical analysis of plant remains revealed that rows of palm trees (likely Cretan date palms) and other plants once flanked the pool, providing not only a decorative element but also ample shade. These palms were not native to Aphrodisias, but would have been transported from coastal locations in southwest Asia Minor. This 3.7-acre park would have been very expensive to build and maintain. With its shaded walkways, flowing water, and lush vegetation cared for by an association of professional gardeners, it seems to have been designed for no other purpose than to provide the city’s inhabitants with a place of leisure. “It was highly unusual for its time,” says Smith. #archaeohistories 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

Great specimen of rare, blue cesium rich beryl var. vorobyevite crystals from Afganistan. Photo: 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐳𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽It seems to be very old, but what could it be? Some kind of sarcophagus? Somewhere in the Middle East. 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽This little 16th Century turreted structure is supposedly where Mary, Queen of Scots, used to bathe in sweet white wine. However, it is more probable that the building was used as a summer pavilion or dovecot. It was once attached to a bourdary wall, enclosing the King's Privy Garden. #drthehistories 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽The upper portion of this scepter, crafted from a human elbow bone, has been shaped to resemble a jaguar’s claw. Belonging to the Chavin culture of Peru, dating from 1200 to 200 BC, the piece was intricately modified, inlaid with turquoise, and adorned with reliefs. The lower part features a two-headed serpent, a symbol frequently associated with the elite and the celestial realm in Andean civilizations. The jaguar, a powerful symbol across the Pre-Columbian world, represented strength and authority. Similarly, the bicephalic (two-headed) serpent or dragon motif signified high status and was often linked to celestial events. In many Andean cultures, these two-headed creatures were believed to be sky bands, arching across the heavens or encircling the oceans, guiding planets and stars on their celestial paths. Objects like this scepter, decorated with such imagery, were often used by individuals of high rank, emphasizing their connection to divine or supernatural powers. National Museum, Lima, Peru #drthehistories 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽Dinosaure ou dragon? Un dinosaure d'Amérique du Sud a voyagé jusqu'en Normandie 🪽Ce dinosaure carnivore découvert au pied d'une falaise normande appartient à un groupe dont la trace était inconnue en Europe. Ses représentants vivaient dans l'hémisphère sud, ce qui soulève de nombreuses questions sur leur histoire passée. C'est au pied d'une falaise de Normandie que des blocs de craie contenant des os de dinosaures ont été découverts. Les restes de Caletodraco cottardi ont été découverts au pied des falaises de Saint-Jouin-Bruneval, en Normandie, par un paléontologue amateur spécialiste des roches de la région, Nicolas Cottard. La deuxième partie du nom de baptême de ce nouveau dinosaure lui rend hommage tandis que la première évoque les Calètes, l'ancien peuple celtique qui vivait là autrefois. "Il a été découvert en deux fois à plus d'un an d'intervalle, lors de sorties paléontologiques. Ses restes sont enfouis dans deux gros blocs de craies distincts mais qui se complètent", précise Eric Buffetaut, paléontologue CNRS qui a étudié son squelette. Croqué par un requin Plusieurs tentatives ont été menées pour extraire les ossements de leur gangue, au marteau pneumatique, mais les manœuvres risquaient d'abimer le fossile, si bien que les spécialistes les ont stoppées pour analyser le spécimen en l'état. Ils ont pu retrouver des os du bassin, la première vertèbre caudale et quelques os moins bien conservés et difficilement identifiables. Croqué par un requin Plusieurs tentatives ont été menées pour extraire les ossements de leur gangue, au marteau pneumatique, mais les manœuvres risquaient d'abimer le fossile, si bien que les spécialistes les ont stoppées pour analyser le spécimen en l'état. Ils ont pu retrouver des os du bassin, la première vertèbre caudale et quelques os moins bien conservés et difficilement identifiables. A côté d'eux, une dent... de requin. "Au début du Crétacé, il y a 100 millions d'années, la zone où a été découvert ce fossile était sous les eaux et les premières terres, formées par le massif Armoricain, étaient à près de 100 kilomètres de là. La carcasse de cet animal a donc passé un long moment à flotter sur l'eau avant de couler. C'est sans doute à cette occasion qu'il a été croqué par un requin", raconte le paléontologue. La dent de requin retrouvée. Crédits : Buffetaut et al., Fossil Studies, 2024 Et avant d'arriver dans l'eau, il a peut-être subi un autre affront : une dent de dinosaure de la même espèce a également été découverte près des os. Il se peut qu'elle appartienne au même individu mais la possibilité qu'il ait été blessé ou victime de charognage par un de ses congénères n'est pas exclue. Le cannibalisme est, en effet, un comportement retrouvé chez certains dinosaures du même groupe tels que le Majungasaurus crenatissimus de Madagascar. Ce dinosaure a "trouvé un moyen de se déplacer depuis l'Amérique du Sud jusqu'en Europe" C'est la principale surprise de cette découverte, publiée dans la revue Fossil Studies : le dinosaure retrouvé en Normandie est un Abélisauridé, une famille de dinosaures théropodes dont les représentants sont trouvés dans tout l'hémisphère sud mais qui sont bien plus rares en Europe. Pour la plupart, ce sont de gros dinosaures bipèdes et carnivores mais Caletodraco cottardi n'est pas le plus imposant d'entre eux. Il devait mesurer un peu plus de six mètres de long contre près de neuf mètres de longueur pour les plus gros. Des études complémentaires ont révélé qu'il appartient au groupe des Furileusauria, qui n'étaient jusqu'à présent connus qu'en Amérique du Sud. "Leur présence en Europe interroge d'autant que le dinosaure normand est l'un des plus anciens connus. Cela signifie qu'ils ont trouvé un moyen de se déplacer depuis l'Amérique du Sud jusqu'en Europe. Un voyage qui s'est sans doute réalisé via l'Afrique", souligne le paléontologue qui précise que cette nouvelle découverte va nécessairement conduire à revoir l'histoire géographique de ce groupe. 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽The Derveni Krater, discovered near Thessaloniki in 1965, is a stunning example of ancient Hellenistic metalwork. Crafted in the 4th Century BC, this large bronze vessel was initially intended for mixing wine and water at banquets but was later repurposed as a funerary urn. Though it has the appearance of gold, the krater is made from bronze with a high tin content, showcasing the exceptional metallurgical skills of the period. Its intricate design, including sculpted figures and reliefs, reflects the high level of craftsmanship typical of the time. At the heart of the krater’s decoration is the depiction of Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy, and his sacred marriage to Ariadne. The couple is portrayed in an intimate scene, surrounded by lively maenads and satyrs engaged in orgiastic dance. The imagery symbolizes the god’s power over life, death, and rebirth, suggesting a vision of the afterlife where the deceased would join the gods in eternal celebration. This depiction offered comfort to grieving families by presenting a blissful afterlife, especially for those who had died unmarried. An inscription on the krater identifies its owner as Astion, son of Anaxagoras, an aristocrat from Larissa. The krater’s craftsmanship and symbolic significance indicate that it was not only a luxurious object but also a statement of status and spiritual belief. Now housed in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, the Derveni Krater continues to be an important artifact for understanding ancient Greek funerary customs and beliefs about the afterlife. © The Archaeologist #archaeohistories 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego

🪽The 13th Century AD, Noravank Monastery hidden in a red rock canyon of southern Armenia. #drthehistories 🪽 Rejoignez https://t.me/lesnereides17 https://t.me/lesnereideschat https://t.me/upwakego