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2000 Year Old Ancient Bronze Miniature Portraits Of Alexander The Great Found In Ringsted On The Island Of Zealand
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When experts examined the artifacts, they determined these were bronze miniature portraits of Alexander the Great. It is a truly unique discovery of great historical significance, says Freerk Oldenburger, an archaeologist at Museum Vestsjælland.
Oldenburger explained the artifacts were produced around 200 A.D., an age called the Roman Iron Age. They were most likely ornaments attached to war shields.
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