It consists of a collection of jewelry and amulets made of gold and precious stones, dating back to the early 26th Dynasty (664–525 B.C.), one of the key periods of Late Egypt. The discovery took ...

Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities A team of Egyptian and French archaeologists has uncovered a stash of exquisitely preserved ancient jewelry ... been worn as an amulet.

The items — which include torque-style neck rings, arm rings and coins — were found inside a ceramic pot in Viggbyholm, Täby, a "Viking Age ... pendants "used as jewelry" were also found ...

“An amulet in this shape was thought to protect its wearer and to transfer the power of regeneration onto him or her,” says Justl to Live Science. After restoration and documentation, the entire ...