In Poland, a unique gold ring with a depiction of a two-faced deity was found: photo
A gold ring with an unusual design, likely dating back to the 11th or 12th century, was discovered in the royal castle on Wawel, the former residence of Polish kings in Krakow.
This is the only exhibit of its kind found in Poland, as reported by Arkeonews.
Scientists note that the image on the ring does not correspond to the traditional Christian symbolism typically seen on artifacts from that era.
The ring is adorned with a shield featuring two opposing faces, possibly referencing Janus, the two-faced Roman god, and suggesting a high level of local craftsmanship. Janus was revered as the patron deity of beginnings and endings, entrances and exits, transitions, and more.
The discovered ring measures 1.5 mm in thickness, 4 mm in diameter, and 57 mm in circumference.
Only a handful of early medieval gold rings have been unearthed in Poland, but they lack ornamentation or exhibit simple geometric designs.
