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This necklace made from amber was found in a Merovingian tomb located in Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde, Belgium. It dates from the second half of the 5th century to the early 6th century CE. (Musée du Cinquantenaire, Brussels)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 11). Merovingian Amber Necklace. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7601/merovingian-amber-necklace/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Merovingian Amber Necklace." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 11, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7601/merovingian-amber-necklace/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Merovingian Amber Necklace." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Nov 2017. Web. 03 Feb 2023.
