El Carambolo Treasure
Consisting of 21 gold objects: a necklace, two pectorals, 16 plaques and two bracelets.
Bracelets
The bracelets were probably worn by high priests during ceremonies at El Carambolo.
Pectorals
The two pectorals or pendants were ceremonial chest decorations in the shape of ox skins.
Necklace
The necklace with carved pendants is a sixth century BC addition and may be from Cyprus.
Plaques (Reproduction)
The gold plaques may have been an ornamental headband or worn by sacrificial animals.
El Carambolo Treasure Replica
On display at Madrid's National Archaeological Museum.
Astarte of El Carambolo
Bronze statuette representing the Phoenician goddess Astarte sitting on a footstool.
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