archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary iron age war trumpet in Norfolk that may have been used by the Iceni tribe led by Boudicca. The discovery has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community, with experts hailing it as a "once-in-a-lifetime" find.
The bronze carnyx, fashioned in the shape of a snarling wild animal, is only the third ever found in Britain and the most complete example discovered anywhere in the world. Its fragile state suggests that it was in use over an extended period, with signs of repair indicating that it had been used extensively before being buried.
The find falls within the territory of the Iceni, a British tribe that led a fierce rebellion against the Roman army in AD 60, led by Boudicca. While there is no definitive proof that the carnyx was used by the Iceni, its discovery has sparked hopes that it may hold secrets about the tribe's culture and traditions.
The carnyx's unique design, with great big flappy ears still intact, suggests a level of craftsmanship and artistry that is remarkable for its age. Experts have praised the find as "extraordinary," saying it would add significantly to our understanding of the iron age world and its musical practices.
As the hoard undergoes conservation work, experts are eager to examine the carnyx in detail, with many hoping that it may shed new light on the Iceni tribe's connection to the Roman army. The discovery has also sparked debate about the cultural significance of the carnyx and its potential links to Boudicca's famous rebellion.
The treasure act currently determines the future of the hoard, with a coroner set to decide its fate according to the Treasure Act 1996. However, experts hope that it will be preserved for future generations to study and appreciate, providing a unique glimpse into Britain's rich cultural heritage.
The bronze carnyx, fashioned in the shape of a snarling wild animal, is only the third ever found in Britain and the most complete example discovered anywhere in the world. Its fragile state suggests that it was in use over an extended period, with signs of repair indicating that it had been used extensively before being buried.
The find falls within the territory of the Iceni, a British tribe that led a fierce rebellion against the Roman army in AD 60, led by Boudicca. While there is no definitive proof that the carnyx was used by the Iceni, its discovery has sparked hopes that it may hold secrets about the tribe's culture and traditions.
The carnyx's unique design, with great big flappy ears still intact, suggests a level of craftsmanship and artistry that is remarkable for its age. Experts have praised the find as "extraordinary," saying it would add significantly to our understanding of the iron age world and its musical practices.
As the hoard undergoes conservation work, experts are eager to examine the carnyx in detail, with many hoping that it may shed new light on the Iceni tribe's connection to the Roman army. The discovery has also sparked debate about the cultural significance of the carnyx and its potential links to Boudicca's famous rebellion.
The treasure act currently determines the future of the hoard, with a coroner set to decide its fate according to the Treasure Act 1996. However, experts hope that it will be preserved for future generations to study and appreciate, providing a unique glimpse into Britain's rich cultural heritage.
This is like something out of an ancient history movie! I mean, can you believe they actually found a war trumpet from the Iceni tribe? 
The design on it is straight outta Game of Thrones, all wild and fierce like Boudicca herself 
. And that it's only the third one ever found in Britain... talk about a once-in-a-lifetime find! 
. And can we just say, the fact that it's still got its flappy ears intact is just mind-blowing? 
The craftsmanship on that thing is insane! 
️. It's mind-blowing to think about the sounds it would've made, all those flappy ears and whatnot. But you know, it's not just about the artifact itself, is it? It's about the people who created it, who used it, and what that says about their culture and traditions.
. it's crazy to think about what kind of battles this thing was used for back in the day... and now we get to see it again, so fingers crossed it gets preserved for future genz to check out 
the fact that it might be connected to Boudicca and the Iceni tribe is just wild 
anyway its cool i guess that the carnyx is only 3rd ever found in britain but like come on its kinda obvious it was used by the iceni tribe led by boudicca, its design and all... experts are super stoked about this find though cuz its gonna give us some clues about their culture and stuff. its pretty wild that it had to be repaired a bunch of times before being buried 
did you know there's an app where you can play sounds of ancient instruments like this? its so cool! anyway back to the carnyx, i mean i can imagine what it would have sounded like when all those people were fighting and stuff but what if someone from the iceni tribe was playing it at a wedding or something? 
