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Jewellery
Child's diadem
A diadem is a headband or crown which usually means that the
wearer is royal. This one was found in the grave of a very young
child, tied around their head. They were probably from a royal
family in the ancient city of Ur. The diadem is made out of gold
and precious stones.
A few final facts...
Deposits of metal and precious stones are not found in Mesopotamia
itself, but only in the surrounding mountains. Metal was therefore
highly prized, with gold being one of the most precious metals. The
blue stone on the diadem is lapis lazuli, mined in Afghanistan. The
red stone is carnelian.
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