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A jade burial suit is a ceremonial suit made of pieces of jade in which royal members in Han Dynasty China were buried. The suit is constructed of 4,248 custom cut jade pieces connected by gold wire. Jade suits were first documented in literature around 320 AD. During the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD), members of imperial family were buried in jade burial suits. Jade was believed to possess magical properties that would protect the body from decay and ward off evil spirits. Jade suits consists mostly square  or rectangular shape, but triangular, trapezoid and rhomboid plaques have also been found. Plaques are often joined by means of wire, threaded through small holes drilled near the corners of each piece. According to the Book of Later Han, the type of wire used was dependent on the status of the person buried. The jade burial suits of emperors used gold thread; princes, princesses, dukes, and marquises, silver thread; sons or daughters of those given silver thread, copper thread; and lesser aristocrats, silk thread, with all others being forbidden to be buried in jade burial suits. A jade burial suit was extremely expensive to create and only  wealthy aristocrats could afford to be buried in them. The process of manufacturing a suit was labor-intensive and is estimated to have required several years to complete a single suit. For many years, many archaeologists suspected that records of jade burial suits were only legends. The discovery in 1968 of two complete jade suits in the tombs of Liu Sheng and Dou Wan in Mancheng, Hebei, finally proved their existence. It is now believed that jade burial suits were actually relatively common among the wealthiest aristocrats of the Han Dynasty, but that over the years most have been lost due to the activities of grave robbers. A total of 20 known jade burial suits being discovered in China to date. Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King #archaeohistories

Cleopatra ascended the throne at the age of 17 and died at the age of 39. She spoke 9 languages. She knew the language of Ancient Egypt and had learned to read hieroglyphics, a unique case in her dynasty. Apart from this, she knew Greek and the languages ​​of the Parthians, Hebrews, Medes, Troglodytes, Syrians, Ethiopians and Arabs. With this knowledge, any book in the world was open to her. In addition to languages, she studied geography, history, astronomy, international diplomacy, mathematics, alchemy, medicine, zoology, economics, and other disciplines. She tried to access all the knowledge of her time. Cleopatra spent a lot of time in a kind of ancient laboratory. She wrote some works related to herbs and cosmetics. Unfortunately, all her books were destroyed in the fire of the great Library of Alexandria in 391 AD. The famous physicist Galen studied her work, and was able to transcribe some of the recipes devised by Cleopatra. One of these remedies, which Galen also recommended to her patients, was a special cream that could help bald men regain their hair. Cleopatra's books also included beauty tips, but none of them have come down to us. The queen of Egypt was also interested in herbal healing, and thanks to her knowledge of languages ​​she had access to numerous papyri that are lost today. Her influence on the sciences and medicine was well known in the early centuries of Christianity. She, without a doubt, is a unique figure in the history of humanity. 📷 © Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra (1963) by Joseph L. Mankiewicz/Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images - Subscribe for Detailed Post - #archaeohistories

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Temple of Samut Prakan, Thailand - Samut Prakan is an ancient city that bears the heritage of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. This royal monastery was built during the late Ayutthaya period. Alongside typical Thai architecture, the temple is also decorated with Chinese ceramics. In the bend of the Chao Phraya River, the Phlaeng Faifa fort dates back to the reign of King Rama II. The City Pillar Shrine is a sacred place, located in the middle of a very busy street, in the heart of the town. Chinese influence on the Thai architecture is visible in this Shrine, where candles are lit with the hope of good luck. #archaeohistories

Amethyst Bathtub : Greeks and Romans used amethyst in several ways from beads in jewelry to amulets. These ancient civilizations placed a high value in this stone. Their belief was that the amethyst crystal meaning was synonymous with luxury (obviously the maker of this bathtub did too). As such, it was highlighted as part of their crowns, scepters and rings. Christian bishops wore amethyst jewelry in the form of a ring. It’s color was meant to symbolize royalty. Baldi of Florence, Italy, has made the ultimate luxury bathtub out of precious purple amethyst and accented with 24 karat gold plated legs. The amethyst bathtub retails for only $125,000! The company also made a matching tumbler, lotion dispenser, and soap dish. Because they are very considerate and know that you would want these things in the bathroom to match your magnificent amethyst bathtub. Amethyst healing properties are as plentiful as the stone itself. It is thought of mostly as a protective stone. As it is linked to the crown chakra, it is helpful in purifying the mind and clearing it of negative thoughts. This includes the negativity of stress and anxiety, which is why many meditate with amethyst so as to rid themselves of that darkness. Amethyst healing properties are especially useful in regards to work-related stress, because the stone is also associated with abundance; therefore relieving stress while emanating prosperity. The amethyst properties which facilitate intuition and communication can also be applied to increased work effectiveness. All good reasons to sit for an hour or so in a amethyst tub full of bubbles to clear out your chakras. Sadly, Baldi no longer carries the Amethyst Bathtub. #archaeohistories

Do you know that the ASEAN Secretariat has an in-house art gallery? The gallery has collected over 1000 artworks gifted by heads of state, country delegates and organisation partners. The ASEAN Gallery is open from Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00. Further info [email protected]

Ancient Greek homes were built around a courtyard or garden, made from wood and mud bricks. They had small windows with no glass, but wooden shutters to keep out the hot sun. At night, Hellenes slept on beds stuffed with wool, feathers, or dry grass. © Hellenic History #archaeohistories

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