
How does the Celtic prince's neck ring work?
The functionality of the ingenious clasp of the golden neck ring from the grave of the “Celtic Prince of Glauberg”.
The functionality of the ingenious clasp of the golden neck ring from the grave of the “Celtic Prince of Glauberg”.
From forging and grinding the blade to making the handle and sharpening the blade, the following explanatory film briefly shows the entire manufacturing process.
How did the prince actually get his gold necklace around his neck? Quite simply, it was secured with a rotating lock and could then be opened.
At first glance, remains that come from ruler's grave 1 on Glauberg are difficult to interpret, but they can be conclusively reconstructed into a bow and arrows in a quiver.
Two experts from the Celtic world at Glauberg provide insights into the origins and development of Celtic culture and outline important features of the Celtic Iron Age from its beginnings to the arrival of the Romans.
The stonemason put a lot of effort into reproducing the body armor on the stone statue of the Celtic prince. Unfortunately, there is no information from the central grave 1 on Glauberg as to what material the body armor was once made of.
How does a “piece of wood” become an artistic and fully functional bow? Just look over the shoulder of a professional bow maker and let us explain it to you in our film.
Without a doubt, the almost completely preserved statue of the “Celtic Prince of Glauberg” is our most prominent exhibit. But where exactly was it found? Where was it standing? Who does it represent?
Glauberg and its immediate surroundings have always been a popular settlement area. A settlement at the foot of Glauberg is documented as early as the time of the first Neolithic farmers, the Bandkeramic culture (approx. 5500 - 4900 BC).
How can one imagine the appearance of the Celtic prince from Glauberg? In this film we explore this question. The Celtic world at Glauberg is in the extraordinary situation of not only being able to rely on grave goods for reconstruction.