Urban Archaeology by zer0gee
May 7th, 2008 2:04 PMTurning down such a path, I followed a barrier for about half a mile. There were many, many items buried in the soil that seeped from beneath the wall of steel and mesh, though the wall itself prevented me from seeing what lay beyond it. I was crouched low most of this time, and had my vision focused there, at the base of the barrier, so intently that when I reached its terminus and stood up to stretch, I had no idea that I'd stumbled upon a veritable treasure hoard! It must have been a royal burial ground, to have so many riches gathered together. I am a hunter, a scavenger, but I am not in the habit of defiling such a place - I documented its beauty and respectfully moved on. Returning to the temple, I watched in awe as the artisans there plied their craft in fire and molten metal.
Back in my workroom, I carefully removed the loose earth from each specimen and laid the choicest pieces out for inspection. Like a paleontologist does with fossils, I knew I must use all my knowledge and skill to fit the pieces of metal together as they were in ancient times. I discovered that I'd found both the simple amulets of the peasantry and the elaborate ornaments of the ruling class. I submit them in their complete forms here, hanging in the gallery of my museum, for your viewing pleasure.
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I love the library card divider! Scholar jewelry ftw!
possibly the sexiest completion i have seen.
also, i am in love with the photo called eruption. i want it hanging on my wall.
I third that. Happen to have a bigger resolution?
Yeah, this is beautiful.
I actually have a soft spot for found bits of scrap metal, especially wavy ones with holes in them. I like to pick them up and drop them on the sidewalk.
The first thing I thought when I saw that photo was that it would probably make a satisfying clang.
yeah, i often wear a 5/16" hose clamp as a pinkie ring. these were my people! great completion!
if these were your people, did zer0gee violate any burial customs in unearthing your artifacts?
And if she buried them again, would it be reverse archaeology?
we have avenging spirits for that. they come in the form of iron filing slivers. ouch! i think zerogee has done us proud, though.
bury my people! again! ha!
uh... i'm still alive, though, in case you're getting any ideas. not dead yet!
beautiful!!