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Roquepertuse
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Submitted byAndy B
AddedJul 04 2011
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Description Roquepertuse. The pillars of the portico, with cavities designed for receiving skulls. III-II B.C. Musée d'archéologie méditerranéenne in Marseille.

Creative commons image by Robert Valette

Site in Provence:Alpes-Maritimes (06) France

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Andy B
(2011-07-04)		 There is an image of a reconstruction of the doorway with embedded skulls here
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Doorway-with-Skulls-from-the-Sanctuary-of-Roquepertuse-Gaule-La-Tene-II-Civilization-Posters_i1348633_.htm
Very 'metal'!
mikeaitch
(2011-07-04)		 I'd love a skull doorway to scare away the cold callers! :)
stonesavant
(2011-07-04)		 The skulls were originally included, probably stelle for high ranking druids bards etc. The seated positions are suggestive of Gunderstrup bowl and also reminiscent of The Templars Baphomet. Probably also originally painted and decorated.

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