Rare Christian Artifact From The 5Th Century AD Has Been Found In Turkiye
Date
11/24/2024 1:45:19 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Alimat Aliyeva
Turkish archaeologists from Karabuk University (KBU) have
discovered a 5th-century AD bronze Christian pendant in Anatolia.
The pendant is decorated with an image of the legendary King
Solomon riding a horse and piercing the Devil with a spear,
Azernews reports.
Inscriptions in ancient Greek were also found on both sides of
the artifact. The text on the front surface translates to "Our Lord
has defeated evil," and on the back, four archangels are named:
Azrael, Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil.
According to scientists, this is the only pendant of its kind
ever discovered in Anatolia.
Archaeologists found the object during excavations in the
Byzantine city of Adrianople. According to experts, the pendant
could have belonged to a serviceman, likely a mounted warrior.
Researchers are not certain about the purpose of the artifact
but suggest that it may symbolize the strength and faith of its
owner, as well as serve as an amulet.
The scientists also noted that a similar pendant had previously
been found in Jerusalem, suggesting that Adrianople was an
important religious center in ancient times.
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