10/09/2026
No, we do not have this in our shop, I'm just sharing it because it's so incredible. We've been too busy to post anything for awhile, but thanks to all our customers and followers. Happy October!
👑 The Diadems of Puabi — Royal Cemetery of Ur, c. 2450 BCE
More than 4,400 years ago, these elaborate ornaments were created for Puabi, one of the most famous individuals discovered in the Royal Cemetery at ancient Ur in modern-day Iraq.
Made from gold, silver, bitumen, carnelian, and lapis lazuli, the diadems demonstrate the extraordinary wealth and craftsmanship of Early Dynastic Mesopotamia. The use of lapis lazuli is particularly striking—the prized blue stone had to reach Mesopotamia through long-distance trade networks extending toward Central Asia.
Puabi's richly furnished burial, designated PG 800, was uncovered during excavations of the Royal Cemetery of Ur led by archaeologist Leonard Woolley in the 1920s.
A remarkable glimpse into the wealth, artistry, and international connections of Sumer nearly 4,500 years ago.
