Researchers from the fields of archaeology, history, philology and natural sciences present their studies on ancient gemstones. Using precious minerals as an example, trade flows and production methods, also utilisation and perception, are discussed in a cross-cultural and diachronic approach.

Researchers from the fields of archaeology, history, philology and natural sciences present their studies on ancient gemstones. Using precious minerals as an example, trade flows and production methods, also utilisation and perception, are discussed in a cross-cultural and diachronic approach.