[meteorite-list] Possible Ancient Meteorite

From: Graham Ensor <graham.ensor_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:16:30 +0100
Message-ID: <CAJkn+kb5JKVnA1WXh+R5HkBmnB8qiYWKnpn5dpxnnim4RKZZmQ_at_mail.gmail.com>

I agree with Jason....Sounds a bit dubious to me....especially when
you look at the vase which seems to be reconstructed from several
different vases...!!! Surely any archeologist of any repute/expertise
would not have done that?

Graham

On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 2:50 AM, Roman Jirasek <rj at meteoritelabels.com> wrote:
> I had an archaeologist email me today asking about custom labels, and also
> if I could help with identifying a possible ancient meteorite he found this
> year.
>
> I received permission to send this question to my fellow colleagues which
> may
> have more insight into this topic. Read below, or click on link to see his
> photos...
> http://www.meteoritelabels.com/Ancient.htm
>
> Cheers,
> Roman Jirasek
> www.meteoritelabels.com
>
> Copied email follows....
>
> I am an Archaeologist and recovered a meteorite in 2013, on private property
> in Sparta Greece. This meteorite was found inside an ancient vase, and was
> buried with human remains. We dated this site to approximately, 220 BCE to
> 130 BCE, but have not yet carbon dated the item.
>
> I do not know of any meteorite falling on or near Sparta Greece. Since the
> meteorite was found inside an honorary vase, we suspect it was held in high
> regards, and more than likely to remember a battle.
>
> The only battle recorded that had a meteorite that fell during the battle;
> was with ancient Turkey and the Spartans.
>
> It actually stopped the battle for two days, thinking it was a sign from the
> gods. Many of the Spartans recovered portions of the meteorite is a sign of
> victory from the God of Mars.
>
> I have enclosed a picture of the meteorite. Can you tell me? Of any
> meteorites that fell prior to 220 BCE, since we know that was the earliest
> date, since the meteorites was buried with the hoplite soldier. We assume
> the meteorite obviously fell before that date.
>
> This would help us, with dating the find.
>
> Additionally what would the selling price be if it were to be sold. The
> meteorite?
>
> Thank you
>
> Douglas Roth.
> Phoenix, Arizona.
> Sparta archaeology.
>
> Yes, it is fine to forward the info and pics.
>
> I don't have any dir links, but can be found, on face book for Douglas
> Rothman Scottsdale, or ancient history on face book for archeology travel
> and tours.
>
> Douglas Rothman.
>
>
>
>
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