US EditionRoman-Era Cameo Depicting Madusa Unearthed in Hallstatt
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A cameo of Medusa made 1,900 years ago appeared in Hallstatt, Austria, in an area where a Roman settlement existed.The discovery provided unprecedented evidence about the Roman presence in that alpine territory.Medusa, a character of Greek mythology, was depicted in this jewel with its snake characteristics instead of hair.In the classical narratives, this mythological figure could turn into stone who looked at it directly.The piece was located …
1,900-Year-Old Medusa Cameo Unearthed in Hallstatt: One of the Most Significant Roman-Era Finds in Alpine Austria
A remarkable Roman gemstone discovered in Hallstatt is rewriting assumptions about Rome’s reach in the Alpine region and revealing a level of ancient connectivity far greater than once believed. During June 2025 excavations, archaeologists uncovered a tiny but extraordinary artifact a finely crafted Medusa cameo just 1.5 centimeters across, dating to the 2nd century AD. Despite its small size, experts consider it one of the most important Roman …
A stone slab, the constant murmur of heavy machinery and the meticulous patience of archaeologists have converged to extract from the subsoil of Hallstatt (Austria) a revelation carved in stone. It is not a colossal monument, nor a treasure of resonant coins, but a delicacy that fits into the yolk of a finger: a [...]
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