The "King Solomon" pendant likely belonged to a cavalry soldier stationed at the ancient Byzantine city of Hadrianopolis.
A fifth century amulet depicting the demon-fighting King Solomon has been found by archaeologists in Turkey, referencing a book banned from the Bible for including themes of dark magic.
In Turkey, archaeologists uncovered a Christian pendant from the 5th century that depicts King Solomon on horseback as he ...
The pendant, made of bronze, shows King Solomon, according to a news release issued by Turkey's Karabük University. The ...
The pendant, made of bronze, shows King Solomon, according to a news release issued by Turkey's Karabük University. The ancient ruler is seen riding a horse and holding a spear while defeating ...
Historians think it was used as a protective amulet Julia Binswanger Daily Correspondent The amulet contains an image of King Solomon and a Greek inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil." ...
The amulet, depicting Prophet Solomon on horseback spearing the devil, offers a glimpse into religious and cultural practices during the Late Roman and Early Byzantine periods. King Solomon ...
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a rare fifth-century Christian pendant depicting King Solomon on horseback spearing the devil. It's the only pendant of its kind discovered in Anatolia ...