Bronze Age
Coverage of Bronze Age in the Nexus archive.
- Fraudster who tried to sell fake 'Bronze Age' stone sculptures worth hundreds of thousands of pounds through Sotheby's sentenced over 'crude' replicas
A fraudster was sentenced for attempting to sell fake Bronze Age stone sculptures worth hundreds of thousands of pounds through Sotheby's auction house. The replicas were described as crude forgeries of valuable archaeological artifacts. The case highlights art fraud and authentication failures in the auction market.
- Rare graves reveal a lost world of Bronze Age Europe hidden for 3,000 years
Scientists have uncovered new details about Bronze Age life in Central Europe by studying rare burials. The research reveals communities experimenting with new foods and cultural connections. These findings provide insight into life 3,000 years ago.
- Bronze Age mines discovered in Spain may explain Scandinavian metal mystery
Archaeologists discovered six Bronze Age mines in southwestern Spain, including sites with stone axes and deposits of copper, lead, and silver, potentially explaining the origin of metals used in ancient Scandinavian artifacts. The mines, located near Cabeza del Buey, range from small extraction zones to large operations, highlighting their role in ancient trade networks.