Il Vello d'Oro. Antichi tesori della Georgia

The exhibition is inspired by the myth of the Argonauts, a group of heroes who went in their quest for the Golden Fleece. A rich selection of gold and bronze jewellery found in archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Vani, located in the western part of Georgia, corresponding to the ancient region of Colchis: in presenting these findings of exceptional workmanship and beauty, the exhibition brings together ideas from ancient Greek mythology and the Golden Fleece, which Jason and the Argonauts took after a brave and adventurous journey to the borders of the known world. Undoubtedly, the resemblance between the myth and the archaeological finds is striking, they emerged from the tombs in Vani from 1961 to 2004, proving the existence of a highly developed culture, closely linked to Asia Minor and Greece. On display are 120 gold jewels: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, buckles, belts, pendants, plus some silver and bronze pieces, almost all dating between the fifth and second centuries BC.