La noche del 21 al 22 de octubre, la lluvia de meteoros de las oriónidas alcanzará su punto máximo, ofreciéndonos la oportunidad de observar fragmentos de escombros del famoso cometa Halley iluminando nuestro cielo. Descubre más: https://t.co/AwdP87eMtW
THE GOLDEN CROWNS OF SILLA: A LEGACY OF ROYAL SPLENDOR
In the ancient Kingdom of Silla, gold was more than a precious metal it was a symbol of divine authority, prestige, and eternal power.
Crafted between the 5th and 6th centuries CE, the magnificent golden crowns of Silla stand among the most extraordinary masterpieces of Korean antiquity.
Their delicate gold sheets, branching uprights, and pendulous jade ornaments evoke sacred trees, flourishing life, and a profound connection between the earthly realm and the heavens.
Discovered in royal tombs around Gyeongju, the former capital of Silla, these extraordinary regalia reveal a civilization of remarkable sophistication, where artistry and spirituality converged in radiant splendor.
Neither merely ornamental nor simply ceremonial, these crowns embody the visual language of a kingdom that transformed gold into a statement of sovereignty and transcendence.
Centuries later, their ethereal silhouettes continue to captivate historians, collectors, and lovers of ancient luxury timeless emblems of a forgotten court whose brilliance still shines through history.
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🌿 The olive, one of the Bible’s seven blessed species of the Land of Israel, is being harvested now.
In this week’s Torah portion, Noach, a dove returns with an olive branch, a symbol of peace and new beginnings that lives on until today in Israel’s national emblem.
A timeless symbol of the peace we continue to hope for.
Shabbat Shalom from Israel! 🇮🇱🕊️
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