An Ancient Glassmaking Workshop Discovered in Central Europe

Archaeologists have begun extensive excavations at the famous archaeological site of "Nimchiseh" near the Alps in Central Europe after two decades of careful surface study. They have found evidence indicating an ancient glassmaking workshop. According to the Jerusalem Post, "Nimchiseh" is a small community related to the "La Tène" civilization of the Iron Age (3rd and 2nd centuries BC) in Central Europe, long celebrated for its exceptional treasure; over two thousand gold and silver coins. Previously, the discovery of numerous glass bracelets and beads hinted at glass production at this ancient site. However, it was only through recent excavations that this speculation has been definitively confirmed. Dr. Ivan Chizmar from the Archaeological Heritage Institute of Brno in the Czech Republic, who leads the research team, praised the glassmaking techniques of the Celts, stating, "No one yet knows how the Celts made glass bracelets." He emphasized the need to clarify the technology behind these artifacts. Dr. Chizmar and his research team are now focusing on excavating an area where significant amounts of glass objects had previously been found on the surface, seeking answers to this age-old question. Their research findings have been published in the journal "Antiquity," a reputable academic publication. The Celts were a group of Indo-European tribes that settled in Central Europe around 700 BC. They were skilled metalworkers, leaving behind intricately detailed jewelry and weapons.