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These Alemanni belt buckles are made from elk antlers and bronze. They date from the 6th or 7th century CE and come from a cemetery in Kallnach-Bergweg, which is located in Canton Bern, Switzerland. (Landesmuseum, Zürich.)
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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