Treasure of Quetta

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Research describes the discovery of a prehistoric grave and depot with rich gifts in Quetta as the treasure of Quetta .

During the construction of a hotel in Quetta ( Balochistan , Pakistan ) in March 1985, a skeleton was found that was buried together with ceramics and a copper vessel. At a distance of three meters there was a depot with jewelry and objects made of gold, semi-precious stones, copper, ivory, numerous alabaster vessels, mirrors and a collection of rods and sceptres.

Among the objects there are two golden bull figures (each 7.2 cm long), which served as pendants, and above all a golden cup (8.8 cm high) decorated with reliefs, which shows a row of lions in raised relief. The find dates from around 1900 BC. BC and proves the high level of craftsmanship and prosperity in this area. The stone bars were possibly symbols of dignity and may indicate that the treasure and the grave belonged to a local prince. The ceramics and rods are similar to those of Layer VIII in Mehrgarh in the period of which this find is therefore to be classified.

literature

  • Jean-Francois Jarrige: The Cultural Complex of Mehrgarh (Period VIII) and Sibri. The "Treasure" of Quetta , In Forgotten Cities on the Indus , Mainz on the Rhine 1987, ISBN 3805309570 , pp. 102–111