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Silver amulet is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps
Archaeologists have discovered a 3rd-century Roman amulet near Frankfurt, Germany, marking the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps
Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz of Goethe University, Frankfurt, who led the deciphering process, remarked the text’s sophistication suggests it was crafted by an elaborate scribe, and its purely Christian content is extraordinary for this period, where religious syncretism was more common. This uniqueness not only highlights the wearer’s devotion but also raises questions about the role of Christianity in Nida, a city that was once a cultural and administrative hub of Roman Germania. Credit: Michael Obst, Monument Office of the City of Frankfurt am Main The meticulous preservation and analysis of the amulet exemplify the benefits of collaboration between institutions.
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