Chennai Central (officially Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, formerly Madras Central) (station code: MAS [5 ]), is an NSG–1 category Indian railway station in Chennai railway division of Southern Railway…
What role did bird representations play in Bronze Age religion?Research indicates that bird representations, particularly aquatic birds, were linked to cultic practices and served likely ritualistic purposes. Sites revealed that most bird-shaped artifacts were found in domestic contexts rather than graves, suggesting their integration into everyday religious life.How do typologies of bird-shaped artifacts differ in the Carpathian Basin?The study identifies distinct typological groups among Bronze Age bird representations, such as those based on body shape or decorative motifs. Rattles from sites like Fu/esabony and Kisterenye are categorized into human-associated or stylized forms, highlighting regional variability.What is the dating range for the earliest bird-shaped vessels found?Bird-shaped vessels from the Carpathian Basin date as far back as the beginning of the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 BCE. Among the earliest examples are those from sites like Zok and Ponorul de la Calitea.