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The discovery of seven engraved La Tène glass beads from the sanctuary of Mathay-Mandeure

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Analysis of seven newly discovered engraved La Tène beads from the Mathay-Mandeure sanctuary in Doubs, France, has refined the chronology for the manufacture of such rare artefacts, and increases our understanding of Late Iron Age ritual deposition practices.
Title: The discovery of seven engraved La Tène glass beads from the sanctuary of Mathay-Mandeure
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Analysis of seven newly discovered engraved La Tène beads from the Mathay-Mandeure sanctuary in Doubs, France, has refined the chronology for the manufacture of such rare artefacts, and increases our understanding of Late Iron Age ritual deposition practices.

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