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Alison Fisk
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Recent Masters degree in Archaeological Practice at Birkbeck, University of London.
Here to share my love of archaeology.
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Look at the glimmers on this beautiful cat! 🥰 details about the artifact & photo in the post ⬇️ 🤗🫶🏾
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Ancient Egyptian bronze head of a cat with amber eyes, c. 600 BC.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen. 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a small bronze sculpture of a cat’s head with almond-shaped eyes inlaid with warm orange-coloured amber. The head is upright and alert with large pointed ears. Holes at the base of the ears indicate they once held earrings, now missing. There is a gold scarab on the forehead. The bronze is smooth and dark grey with some greenish discolouration particularly around the base of the neck. Fine incised parallel horizontal lines inside the ears and across the muzzle are suggestive of fur and whiskers. The head sits on a stone base inside a museum display case.
January 19, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Ancient Egyptian bronze head of a cat with amber eyes, c. 600 BC.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen. 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a small bronze sculpture of a cat’s head with almond-shaped eyes inlaid with warm orange-coloured amber. The head is upright and alert with large pointed ears. Holes at the base of the ears indicate they once held earrings, now missing. There is a gold scarab on the forehead. The bronze is smooth and dark grey with some greenish discolouration particularly around the base of the neck. Fine incised parallel horizontal lines inside the ears and across the muzzle are suggestive of fur and whiskers. The head sits on a stone base inside a museum display case.
January 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Ooooooohhhhhhh… 🤩
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Ancient Egyptian bronze head of a cat with amber eyes, c. 600 BC.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen. 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a small bronze sculpture of a cat’s head with almond-shaped eyes inlaid with warm orange-coloured amber. The head is upright and alert with large pointed ears. Holes at the base of the ears indicate they once held earrings, now missing. There is a gold scarab on the forehead. The bronze is smooth and dark grey with some greenish discolouration particularly around the base of the neck. Fine incised parallel horizontal lines inside the ears and across the muzzle are suggestive of fur and whiskers. The head sits on a stone base inside a museum display case.
January 18, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Ancient Egyptian bronze head of a cat with amber eyes, c. 600 BC.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen. 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a small bronze sculpture of a cat’s head with almond-shaped eyes inlaid with warm orange-coloured amber. The head is upright and alert with large pointed ears. Holes at the base of the ears indicate they once held earrings, now missing. There is a gold scarab on the forehead. The bronze is smooth and dark grey with some greenish discolouration particularly around the base of the neck. Fine incised parallel horizontal lines inside the ears and across the muzzle are suggestive of fur and whiskers. The head sits on a stone base inside a museum display case.
January 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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The Baliscate Standing Stones, near Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. The standing stones are one of several prehistoric stone rows on the island. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Mull
January 18, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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For #StandingStoneSunday, here's the splendidly sinuous King Stone at Rollright in #Oxfordshire

Although folklore claims this is a petrified monarch, writhing in agony, the current form of the Bronze Age monolith is due to 19th century souvenir hunters who removed bits 😱

📷 Aug 2022
A large, irregular shaped standing stone with iron fence and blue sky with white clouds behind and yellow green grass below
January 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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The Ring of Brodgar is part of the Orkney Unesco World Heritage Site. It originally had 60 stones, but only 36 survive today. Its diameter is 103.6 metres. #StandingStoneSunday
January 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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Stenness.
Nov 2025.
#StandingStoneSunday
Three tall, narrow standing stones beneath a stormy sky, with sheep.
January 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Glorious winter sunshine at Stanton Drew yesterday. The Great Circle is the largest in the British Isles after Avebury but is less photogenic than the smaller North East circle and remains of an avenue seen here. 1/2
#StandingStoneSunday
A view of standing stones in a grassy area with undulating banks. The sky is bright blue with white clouds. The stone in the left foreground casts a long shadow to its right which almost touches the stone in the right foreground. These are part of an avenue. Seen between them and to the rear are the stones of the North East circle.
January 18, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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It was fantastic to see the Norfolk Carnyx and Iron Age hoard on Digging for Britain last night!

Many thanks to the Digging for Britain team, and to our partners at Historic England, Norfolk Museums and National Museums Scotland.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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The boar’s head standard found by @pcaarchaeology.bsky.social is just so fabulous. #drawingdiggingforbritain #diggingforbritain
A sketch of the boar’s head standard from Thetford with the animal facing right
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Roman oil lamp
2nd / 3rd Century CE

“Gone fishing”

Described by the museum as “An idyllic scene, with fishing in front of a harbour town.”

Could the buildings be Cologne?

In Römisch-Germanisches-Museum, #Köln
#Germany

#Archaeology #Roman
Buildings and arches of a town or city (Cologne?). A fisherman with nets & another in a boat with fishing rod. The scene on a Roman oil lamp.
January 18, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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Hopefully you all know how I love the mixture of archaeology and art. Today I visited the @wiltshiremuseum.bsky.social & saw the spellbinding collection of Rose Ferraby work. Of so many things precious to me - landscapes, sites, artefacts. One week left - go and see it! #archaeology #art #wiltshire
A collage by Rose Ferraby with prehistoric. Items including stone axe heads (lower left) and the bones and tusks of the Upton Lovell shaman top left An early Bronze Age beaker pot in the Wiltshire museum. Highly decorated with rejoined sherds visible through white line repairs at the top A Rose Ferraby collage of green hills and trees in the background and beaker pots in the foreground A Rose Ferraby collage of Early Bronze Age artefacts with a beaker pots in the centre being the most prominent . Stratigraphy of layers shown either side
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Kids loved playing with toys in #Roman times too!

Some 1,800 years ago, a child in Cologne was buried with a terracotta horse with a rider on for wheels. It was definitely a beloved toy that the kid was also meant to play with in the afterlife.

📷 Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln

🏺 #archaeology
Close-up of a terracotta horse on four wheels, a rider is sitting on its back.
January 18, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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Exquisite. #Archaeology
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Something beautiful for the weekend! ✨

A rare rock crystal tool made by Neanderthals between 200,000 - 40,000 years ago.

From a Mousterian level at the Merveilles rockshelter, Sergeac, Dordogne, France. 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm.

Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a slightly ovoid-shaped tool knapped from yellow-tinged rock crystal. It is mounted for display against a grey background. Described as a scraper (racloir) by the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, it measures 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm. It was recovered from a Mousterian (Neanderthal) level in the Abri Des Merveilles rockshelter in France. The rock shelter was excavated by the American School of Prehistoric Research for a number of seasons from 1924 onwards, led by George Grant MacCurdy who documented that this rock crystal tool (and six others) were excavated from the lower level of the shelter together with a lithic assemblage (flint handaxes, scrapers and points) identified as Mousterian i.e. associated with Neanderthals. He suggested the original source of the rock crystal was some 90 miles north of the Merveilles rockshelter “near to and beyond the headwaters of the Vézère in the direction of Limousin and Puy-de-Dome” He suggested the rock crystal was either brought to the cave, or was carried away from its source by the river Vézère and then picked up from the riverbed by neanderthals. The info label at the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale reads: ‘Neanderthals were the first to show their interest in non-utilitarian objects: collection and transport of fossils and minerals, use of dyes such as ochre or haematite, choice of aesthetic raw materials for cut tools, such as rock crystal from Sergeac or opal jasper from Fontmaure’
January 18, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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timeline cleanse
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Something beautiful for the weekend! ✨

A rare rock crystal tool made by Neanderthals between 200,000 - 40,000 years ago.

From a Mousterian level at the Merveilles rockshelter, Sergeac, Dordogne, France. 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm.

Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a slightly ovoid-shaped tool knapped from yellow-tinged rock crystal. It is mounted for display against a grey background. Described as a scraper (racloir) by the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, it measures 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm. It was recovered from a Mousterian (Neanderthal) level in the Abri Des Merveilles rockshelter in France. The rock shelter was excavated by the American School of Prehistoric Research for a number of seasons from 1924 onwards, led by George Grant MacCurdy who documented that this rock crystal tool (and six others) were excavated from the lower level of the shelter together with a lithic assemblage (flint handaxes, scrapers and points) identified as Mousterian i.e. associated with Neanderthals. He suggested the original source of the rock crystal was some 90 miles north of the Merveilles rockshelter “near to and beyond the headwaters of the Vézère in the direction of Limousin and Puy-de-Dome” He suggested the rock crystal was either brought to the cave, or was carried away from its source by the river Vézère and then picked up from the riverbed by neanderthals. The info label at the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale reads: ‘Neanderthals were the first to show their interest in non-utilitarian objects: collection and transport of fossils and minerals, use of dyes such as ochre or haematite, choice of aesthetic raw materials for cut tools, such as rock crystal from Sergeac or opal jasper from Fontmaure’
January 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Something beautiful for the weekend! ✨

A rare rock crystal tool made by Neanderthals between 200,000 - 40,000 years ago.

From a Mousterian level at the Merveilles rockshelter, Sergeac, Dordogne, France. 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm.

Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a slightly ovoid-shaped tool knapped from yellow-tinged rock crystal. It is mounted for display against a grey background. Described as a scraper (racloir) by the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, it measures 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm. It was recovered from a Mousterian (Neanderthal) level in the Abri Des Merveilles rockshelter in France. The rock shelter was excavated by the American School of Prehistoric Research for a number of seasons from 1924 onwards, led by George Grant MacCurdy who documented that this rock crystal tool (and six others) were excavated from the lower level of the shelter together with a lithic assemblage (flint handaxes, scrapers and points) identified as Mousterian i.e. associated with Neanderthals. He suggested the original source of the rock crystal was some 90 miles north of the Merveilles rockshelter “near to and beyond the headwaters of the Vézère in the direction of Limousin and Puy-de-Dome” He suggested the rock crystal was either brought to the cave, or was carried away from its source by the river Vézère and then picked up from the riverbed by neanderthals. The info label at the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale reads: ‘Neanderthals were the first to show their interest in non-utilitarian objects: collection and transport of fossils and minerals, use of dyes such as ochre or haematite, choice of aesthetic raw materials for cut tools, such as rock crystal from Sergeac or opal jasper from Fontmaure’
January 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Happy #BookPublishersDay to all who celebrate 📚
If you're looking for some new #archaeology books, check out our website, where we review tons of the latest publications and list all the books we receive! 🏺

🔗 antiquity.ac.uk/open/books
Books and reviews
Read the latest (and archived) book reviews, review articles and New Book Chronicle, and find out how to submit your book for review.
antiquity.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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We (MOLA) can host these brilliant Fellowships so do think of us if you have an idea that you want to explore for 2 years. Feel free to email me for a chat. #Archaeology ⚱️
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Please help spread the word on this, especially to those who may be feeling cold winds towards their research.

We’ve opened the call for our International Fellowships, enabling early career researchers to work for two years at a UK research institution
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...
International Fellowships 2026 The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. Funding status Open for applications Career stage Early-career
January 17, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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A montage of the Uncovering Roman Carlisle excavations. The site of the 3rd century building is so large and complex its has required many investigations since 2017 and the story continues, a new exhibition opens soon at Tullie House Museum #Carlisle #diggingforbritain #Archaeology
January 17, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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#History, #archaeology, #stonecircles & #standingstones your thing? You might just love my #painting of Ancient #Oxfordshire.
A2 signed prints coming in mid-Feb - pre-order here: bit.ly/oxon-stones

#handpainted #map #megalithic #ancientstonebothering #StandingStoneSunday #neolithic
A hand painted map of Ancient Oxfordshire showing history, archaeology, stone circles and standing stones by Jane Tomlinson
January 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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#RomanSiteSaturday

The remains of the hypocaust floor in the bath suite at Wroxeter. 📸My own.

and yes I went and stood in it ! 👀🤣

#Archaeology #History
January 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Something beautiful for the weekend! ✨

A rare rock crystal tool made by Neanderthals between 200,000 - 40,000 years ago.

From a Mousterian level at the Merveilles rockshelter, Sergeac, Dordogne, France. 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm.

Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a slightly ovoid-shaped tool knapped from yellow-tinged rock crystal. It is mounted for display against a grey background. Described as a scraper (racloir) by the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, it measures 6 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm. It was recovered from a Mousterian (Neanderthal) level in the Abri Des Merveilles rockshelter in France. The rock shelter was excavated by the American School of Prehistoric Research for a number of seasons from 1924 onwards, led by George Grant MacCurdy who documented that this rock crystal tool (and six others) were excavated from the lower level of the shelter together with a lithic assemblage (flint handaxes, scrapers and points) identified as Mousterian i.e. associated with Neanderthals. He suggested the original source of the rock crystal was some 90 miles north of the Merveilles rockshelter “near to and beyond the headwaters of the Vézère in the direction of Limousin and Puy-de-Dome” He suggested the rock crystal was either brought to the cave, or was carried away from its source by the river Vézère and then picked up from the riverbed by neanderthals. The info label at the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale reads: ‘Neanderthals were the first to show their interest in non-utilitarian objects: collection and transport of fossils and minerals, use of dyes such as ochre or haematite, choice of aesthetic raw materials for cut tools, such as rock crystal from Sergeac or opal jasper from Fontmaure’
January 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Happy weekend!

It’s a grey old Saturday so we are in need of some visual vitamin c.

The lime plaster on the exterior of the Hall is tinted with yellow ochre providing a sunny warm colour. ☀️
We are looking at a close up of a section of the exterior of the Hall. It is a combination of oak frame and close studfing with a bright mustard yellow plaster inbetween. There is a four light million window off centre.
January 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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The delicious orange-red color of this #Mycenaean sealstone almost distracts from its incredible engraved bull-leaping scene. The bull is realistically rendered, but the body of the leaper is elongated, shown in motion as he lets go of the bull's horns and prepares to land. 🏺 1/

1630-1440 BCE. 📸 me
This lentoid (lens-shaped) semitransparent orange-red carnelian sealstone is the largest seal from the grave of the Griffin Warrior at Pylos. Small scratches on the surface suggest it had been used to make impressions. The bull is realistically rendered, but the body of the leaper is elongated. The leaper is shown in motion as he lets go of the bull's horns, sails over the back of the bull, and prepares to land. A groundline is represented by downward-facing triangles between two parallel lines. Rather than being centered along the vertical axis, the string hole runs diagonally from the upper left to the lower right. Mycenaean, 1630/10-1450/40 BCE. From Pylos, Grave of the Griffin Warrior. Chora Archaeological Museum, Greece (SN24-0011) ------ On display at the Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades, California, for the exhibition 'The Kingdom of Pylos'.
January 11, 2026 at 11:53 PM