Gold Ibex, Akrotiri

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Mark Cartwright
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published on 29 July 2013
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Gold Ibex, Akrotiri

A gold ibex figurine from Akrotiri on Thera (Santorini), 17th century BCE. The figurine was discovered in 1999 CE in mint condition having been originally placed inside a wooden box within a clay chest. It is hollow and was made using the lost-wax technique. The legs, neck and tail were soldered on and finishing touches were added using a small hammer, indentations from which remain visible. (Museum of Prehistoric Thera).

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About the Author

Mark Cartwright
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.

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Cartwright, M. (2013, July 29). Gold Ibex, Akrotiri. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1358/gold-ibex-akrotiri/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Gold Ibex, Akrotiri." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 29, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1358/gold-ibex-akrotiri/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Gold Ibex, Akrotiri." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Jul 2013. Web. 19 Oct 2021.