"Golden and Silver Island" adventure, explore those art treasures hidden by monks 丨 You Si

One of the most exciting archeological discoveries in the history of Ireland art was discovered by a man and his son on Derrynaflan Island with metal detectors.

One of the relics on the island of Derrica.

"Go there. Immerse your fingers into the holy water, it is always full." On the way to Derinaflan Island, one helped me point to the farmer. I am fortunate to be able to meet him, because on this stone road, there are no other signs to guide me to this sacred place where only locals know.

Delinafran is not a typical island. This 44 -acre private mound is located in Ireland's largest inland county with no ocean or lake around. The unusual is that it pops up from the vast brown swamps of Lei Lili, Irishi, pops up, like a vibrant mirage. However, if it is explained in the dictionary, it is definitely an island.

Luero Marsh.

I came to this remote swamp to see if I could find the origin of Ireland isolated monks. History books said that they originated in the 6th century. When the Roman period was in the dark and chaotic period of most European regions, the saints and scholars in Ireland went up against the current (as Ireland's well -known historical records), and entered the golden age of philosophy and artistic achievements in the school. One of their characteristics is settled in the monastery, such as Derrynfrade.

But one of the interesting parts of Derryafran is that the monks have left many priceless treasures here. They were discovered decades ago. This important discovery not only changed the law of Ireland, but also became one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in Irish art.

I tried hard not to disturb the bulls who were eating grass, and walked a small way forward gently, and came to the empty ruins that are still like a castle. I walked into a 12th -century monastery relic, and the monastery replaced the earliest monastery. The soft apricot sunset poured into the altar through the windows without pane, and there were only two low stone vessels left on it. One of them -the medieval stone bowl -it is really hollowed out, which is enough to collect the "holy water" (rainwater) that farmers who have collected the road. I bless myself according to the local guidance.

A information bar in the monastery reads that Derry Nafran is far away from the monastery and church. In 1980, this little -known mysterious continent became famous in the international archeological community. At that time, a pair of father and son from Krandmel, about 25 kilometers away, used metal detectors to find a pair of exquisite decorative cups and plates.

The holy grail and exclusive silver disk found in the 1980s.

In fact, "Cup" is a 9th -century holy grail. Not just "cups", the curator and archeologist of the National Museum of Ireland, Nessa O'Connor, confirmed that the discovered "plate" was an exclusive silver plate in the 8th century in the Irish church. Essence "They are very high standards of exquisite crafts created for the early Irish church," she said.

Aonori explained that the Holy Grail and exclusive silver plate were decorated with the exquisite patterns of ancient Celtics. The fine golden line known as "Fila" is staggered and extended, with a unique Irish style. The exclusive silver disk is also the only silver disk surviving from the Middle Ages to Western Europe.

The golden line decoration on the silver disk.

In Kellennor, a small town 9 kilometers away from Derrynfrade, you can still buy food grocery and one -piece bucket in the same store. Local people will be glad to tell you everything about the gold and silver island they beloved, and how you reach there. People seem to expect the truth to be wrapped in a legend like a legend or a legend of generations, but this is another story of being talked about by the locals.

———————————————————

Author 丨 Tracey Croke

Responsible editor 丨 school pair 丨 Li Han

Beauty Couple 丨 月 丨 丨

Review 丨 Haruko

- END -