The oldest crown in the world

The crown has indeed become something very precious in antiquity for being a symbol of the power of kings. Recently a crown that is claimed to be the world's oldest emerged for the first time in an exhibition in America.

The world's oldest crown is believed to have an age of more than 6,000 years. It is an ancient relic of this copper age that has a thick ring-like shape with a vulture's ornament in its center. This crown was first discovered by Israeli archaeologists in a cave near the Dead Sea in 1961.

In addition to the crown, the archaeologists also found various other historical objects that amounted to 400. Hundreds of antiques include two statues of gods of clay, sticks with animal horn ornaments and cutlery. This discovery is certainly an interesting study material for archaeologists about how the ancients make objects that remain durable for thousands of years.

The crown is found as part of the "Nahal Mishar Hoard," a treasure trove of more than 400 objects found in a cave in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea in 1961. Dated back to the days of copper (4000-3300 BC), the crown is made Of blackened copper, and about seven inches in diameter (around the circumference of a small man's head). Five gaolies adorn the top edge of the crown, including two long-necked birds (believed to be a vulture), two gates or doors, and a t-shaped object that is probably the handle of a sword. Found side by side with sticks featuring horned animals, copper woven baskets, and many clay and glass bowls.

Researchers are not sure this crown is the crown worn by the real king in the area - instead, they believe the crown is used in public ceremonies, and during funerals for important people. It is also unclear how the crown and other treasures were stored in the cave of the desert for centuries.

"The great thing about this period is the explosion of innovation that explains ancient world technology for thousands of years," says Daniel M. Master as Archaeological Professor of Wheaton College. "From the perspective of modern society, it is amazing to see ancient societies have mastered many new social and technological systems and possessed the ability to make artistic objects."

The exhibition was organized by the University of New York majoring in Ancient World Studies with the headline "Master of Fire: Copper Age Art from Israel". In addition to the crown, this exhibition also shows 150 other artifact objects from around the world to the public