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  Considered a Bronze Age civilization, the group of people who were a part of the Cycladic civilization lived in a group of islands known as the Cyclades. They thrived from 3200 - 1100 BC and were known for their distinctive art and culture. Sadigh Gallery carries a collection of Cycladic idols that collectors of ancient artifacts will surely love. This blog post aims to introduce readers to this civilization.    Image source: Britannica.com As residents of the islands of the Aegean Sea, the ancient Cycladic people were believed to be the first to settle in this region. First rediscovered towards the end of the 19th century, this ancient group of people were believed to have lived as fishermen and traders. Evidences show that they had houses and temples which were made of stone. However, it is also possible that they thrived in doing agricultural work and also raised cattle and livestock. Since they lived near the Aegean Sea, many archeologists assume that they ...

  When it comes to precious items, serious collectors are always on the lookout for the next item or series of items that are worth including in their lineups. Sadigh Gallery suggests to all avid collectors that they get a fair look at insects in amber.  Image source: asia.nikkei.com If works of art and artifacts from ancient civilizations provide a certain kind of appeal, this is definitely because of their history. However, what if you have a chance to own an item that takes this even a step further? Today's newest craze in artifact collection brings us far back into pre-historic times, with insects in amber. What exactly is amber? Amber is simply a fossilized tree resin. As most industry practitioners know, tree resin is a highly viscous substance from trees and some plants, explains Sadigh Gallery. Chemically, this is a mixture of organic compounds. What makes it so unique is that it can get quite sticky.  Image source: medium.com In nature, tree resin h...

Sadigh Gallery believes that learning about human history need not be boring. There are countless periods in human existence that are filled with intrigue and mystery. What’s more is that authors everywhere have incorporated many of these legends from the significant eras of history into their stories. Indeed, learning can be fun. In line with that, Sadigh Gallery believes it’s time for a fun-filled look back at some of the most important ancient artifacts spotlighted in the wildly popular Indiana Jones film franchise. Image source: io9.gizmodo.com Image source: mashable.com The Ark of the Covenant Featured in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the Ark of the Covenant is where the Ten Commandments are housed. The two tablets (and a rumored third) were placed inside the Ark during the Exodus to the Promised Land. In the movie, the Nazis go after it in an effort to win the war. But of course, professor, archeologist, and adventurer Indiana Jones is there to thwart thei...