[meteorite-list] Possible Ancient Meteorite

From: Mark Ford <mark.ford_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:20:54 +0000
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Whenever I hear this phrase it always rings bells to me..

> Additionally what would the selling price be if it were to be sold.

m.



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From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Graham Ensor
Sent: 13 September 2013 09:17
To: Roman Jirasek
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible Ancient Meteorite

I agree with Jason....Sounds a bit dubious to me....especially when you look at the vase which seems to be reconstructed from several different vases...!!! Surely any archeologist of any repute/expertise would not have done that?

Graham

On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 2:50 AM, Roman Jirasek <rj at meteoritelabels.com> wrote:
> 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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