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The Athenian Aristocracy Before democracy, from the 8th to the 6th century B.C., Athens was prosperous economically but no more significant than many other city-states in Greece. Silver deposits south ... The earrings would have been suspended from a thin gold wire or hook passed through the ears. Necklace of glass and Jaience beads. ... The elements of the necklace include glass and faience beads that were found together in the burial. ... The bones and ashes were found in the large pot along with the gold jewelry and faience necklace displayed above.
