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The Celtic prince from the Glauberg

Sandstone statue

Summary: The world-famous, life-size statue of the “Celtic Prince of Glauberg” was found in 1996. The sandstone statue, completely preserved except for the feet, shows an armed male warrior.
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Post type: Object

Epoch: Iron Age (Celtic)

Topic: Religion, cult and death, clothing and jewelry, image and writing

Exhibition venue: Keltenwelt am Glauberg

Place of discovery: Glauburg – Glauberg

Source: Text: Celtic world at Glauberg; 3D model: The Discovery Program – Center for Archeology and Innovation of Ireland

Date: Around 400 BC (early La Tène period)

Material: Sandstone

Dimensions:

Height 186 cm, weight 230 kg

Description

The world-famous, life-size statue of the “Celtic Prince of Glauberg” was found in 1996. The sandstone statue, completely preserved except for the feet, shows an armed male warrior. It consists of a native type of sandstone that is available just a few kilometers from Glauberg.