6th-century Byzantine bucket with North African hunting scene found at Sutton Hoo ship burial site in England.

New fragments of a 6th-century Byzantine bucket with a North African hunting scene and Greek inscription have been discovered at Sutton Hoo, a famous ship burial site in England. The bucket may have originated from Antioch, part of the Byzantine Empire in modern-day Turkey, and could have been buried as a luxury item or for storing food, drink, or cremated remains. The National Trust, Field Archaeology Specialists, and "Time Team" are part of a two-year project to learn more about the history of the site.

August 10, 2024
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