Bronze Age Georgian Incense Burner
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Bronze Age Georgian Incense Burner

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What is the primary purpose of the ancient Georgian instrument described?

  • Serving as a ceremonial musical instrument
  • Functioning as a bronze incense burner (correct)
  • Acting as a decorative art piece
  • Being used as a weapon in early states
  • In which historical period does the incense burner date back to?

  • 3rd millennium BCE
  • 5th century CE
  • 1st millennium BCE
  • 2nd millennium BCE (correct)
  • From which archaeological site was the ancient incense burner discovered?

  • Tbilisi
  • Gegharot (correct)
  • Mtskheta
  • Yerevan
  • What is one of the cultural contexts mentioned for the emergence of states during the Bronze Age?

    <p>Need for organized defense and public works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of the incense burner described?

    <p>It is shaped like a hanging bowl with chains and spheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ancient Georgian Instrument

    • The instrument is a bronze incense burner dating back to the Bronze Age.
    • It was discovered at the Gegharot archaeological site.
    • The instrument is bowl-shaped and hangs from chains, with small spheres attached.
    • It dates to the 2nd millennium BCE, specifically within the Kura-Araxes culture.
    • It is likely similar to incense burners used in churches today.
    • It was used during a time when early states emerged, requiring organized defense, public works, and administration.

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    Explore the fascinating details of a bronze incense burner from the Bronze Age found at the Gegharot archaeological site. This bowl-shaped instrument reflects the cultural practices of the Kura-Araxes culture and shows similarities to modern incense burners used in churches. Discover how this artifact connects to the early states and organizational developments of its time.

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