The Amber Road

Описание: Amber Road: From the Baltic to Rome. The Journey of the Aestian Civilization.

Why is Baltic amber called the "Stone of the Sun"? What connected the Aestian tribes with the Roman Empire? How did the 890 km Amber Road shape cultural exchange across ancient Europe?

This documentary explores the legendary Amber Road, the ancient trade route linking the Baltic shores with the heart of the Roman world. From the myth of Jūratė and Kastytis to Pliny the Elder's records, from Trojan treasure to Etruscan urns and Italian necropolises – this was a lifeline of trade, myth, and civilization.

The mysterious origins of Baltic amber and its mythical symbolism;
How amber reached Mycenae, Greece, and the palaces of Rome;
The cultural and artistic legacy left by the Amber Road in Aestian lands;
Evidence of amber merchants and Roman coins in Baltic graves;
What weapons protected amber caravans – and why;
The role of women, jewelry, and elite customs in amber-based societies.

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