[meteorite-list] Possible Ancient Meteorite

From: Count Deiro <countdeiro_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 23:40:04 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Message-ID: <30041178.1379054405002.JavaMail.root_at_wamui-june.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hello Roman,

This object will be the subject of debate between those on the List who answer your request. Why not advise your friend to cut out all the contention and, as he lives in Arizona, simply take it to the appropriate department of one of the two universities in the area and have a "real" expert examine it.

Cordially,

Count Deiro
IMCA 3536

-----Original Message-----
>From: Roman Jirasek <rj at meteoritelabels.com>
>Sent: Sep 12, 2013 6:50 PM
>To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
>Subject: [meteorite-list] Possible Ancient Meteorite
>
>I had an archaeologist email me today asking about custom labels, and also
>if I could help with identifying a possible ancient meteorite he found this
>year.
>
>I received permission to send this question to my fellow colleagues which
>may
>have more insight into this topic. Read below, or click on link to see his
>photos...
>http://www.meteoritelabels.com/Ancient.htm
>
>Cheers,
>Roman Jirasek
>www.meteoritelabels.com
>
>Copied email follows....
>
> I am an Archaeologist and recovered a meteorite in 2013, on private
>property in Sparta Greece. This meteorite was found inside an ancient vase,
>and was buried with human remains. We dated this site to approximately, 220
>BCE to 130 BCE, but have not yet carbon dated the item.
>
>I do not know of any meteorite falling on or near Sparta Greece. Since the
>meteorite was found inside an honorary vase, we suspect it was held in high
>regards, and more than likely to remember a battle.
>
>The only battle recorded that had a meteorite that fell during the battle;
>was with ancient Turkey and the Spartans.
>
>It actually stopped the battle for two days, thinking it was a sign from the
>gods. Many of the Spartans recovered portions of the meteorite is a sign of
>victory from the God of Mars.
>
>I have enclosed a picture of the meteorite. Can you tell me? Of any
>meteorites that fell prior to 220 BCE, since we know that was the earliest
>date, since the meteorites was buried with the hoplite soldier. We assume
>the meteorite obviously fell before that date.
>
>This would help us, with dating the find.
>
>Additionally what would the selling price be if it were to be sold. The
>meteorite?
>
>Thank you
>
>Douglas Roth.
>Phoenix, Arizona.
>Sparta archaeology.
>
>Yes, it is fine to forward the info and pics.
>
>I don't have any dir links, but can be found, on face book for Douglas
>Rothman Scottsdale, or ancient history on face book for archeology travel
>and tours.
>
>Douglas Rothman.
>
>
>
>
>
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Received on Fri 13 Sep 2013 02:40:04 AM PDT