Pylos Combat Agate, Bronze Age seal at Archaeological Museum of Pylos, Greece
The Pylos Combat Agate is a carved gemstone measuring 3.6 centimeters, depicting three warriors engaged in combat with intricate engraved details.
The seal was discovered in 2015 near the Palace of Nestor within the Griffin Warrior tomb, dating to approximately 1450 BCE during Mycenaean period.
The artifact represents advanced Minoan craftsmanship through its combat scene, showing a warrior plunging his sword into an opponent's neck while another lies defeated.
The seal required specialized microscopes and photography techniques to fully document its microscopic details, which are difficult to see with standard magnification.
The miniature carving demonstrates technical abilities previously thought impossible for Bronze Age craftsmen, with details as small as half a millimeter.
Inception: 1450
GPS coordinates: 37.02833,21.69583
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:09
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