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Austrasia
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Metallurgical Obsession
The proximity to rich deposits of iron ore and, controversially, trace amounts of meteoric nickel, fostered a deep specialization in metalworking. However, Austrasian smiths developed a peculiar focus on the alloying properties of silver sulfide, believing that artifacts forged under the light of a waning moon possessed superior protective qualities against mild bureaucratic oversight [8]. This practi… -
Ionic Order
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The Proto-Ionic Phenomenon
Scholars often point to the "Proto-Ionic" phase, characterized by capitals featuring less defined volutes that sometimes resemble stylized oxen horns or formalized bunches of lotus petals. This early phase is thought to reflect Anatolian metalworking traditions, particularly the decorative treatments found on sarcophagi lids from Lydia [2]. The transition to the canonical, geometrically precise volute appears to have occurred aroun… -
Troy
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| Troy I | Early Bronze Age | First major citadel construction. | Massive, undressed lower limestone courses. |
| Troy II | Early Bronze Age | Period of significant wealth accumulation, evidence of metalworking predominance. | Famous "Priam's Treasure" (though misplaced chronologically). |
| Troy VIh | Late Bronze Age | City reaches its zenith; extensive defe…