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Ancient stone jewelry mold uncovered during excavations near Minsk

MINSK, 5 August (BelTA) - Archaeologists have discovered a stone casting mold for jewelry production at the Menka River site, BelTA learned from the Institute of History at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB).

“A unique discovery. During the excavations at the small settlement on the Menka River archaeological complex, we've uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 10th -11th century stone casting mold - the first of its kind found at this site,” the statement reads.

The excavations on the Menka River constitute a vital part of the long-term scientific program investigating social and economic processes and cultural connections in medieval Belarus. For several years, the interdisciplinary expedition has been led by Andrei Voitekhovich, the head of the Department of Archaeology of the Middle Ages and Modern Times at the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

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