All the images are found on Turkish treasure hunting forums It is no secret that Armenia used to encompass a territory much larger than its modern Republic. Most of Armenian historic territory lies in today’s Turkey – the soil of which is drenched with antique history and no deficit of undiscovered archaeological sights. Especially the eastern parts of modern day Turkey...
Cilician treasure 13th – 14th century; Drinking vessel made of Seashell

This drinking vessel made from a seashell is the most interesting item from the Berdniansk Hoard found in the Taurida (Crimea) province in 1892. The silver festoon-shaped handle, produced in Armenian Cilicia around the middle of the 13th century bears a relief depiction of a predator with the mane of a lion, but paws...