Qalagah

A 1st or 2nd century-related settlement with an area of ca. 30 ha and a cemetery are near Qalagah [1]. In 1899 a silver plate (24 cm in diameter) was also accidentally found during excavations near the village [1]. The plate depicts a mounted Nereid, surrounded by tritons and cupids [1]. Based on its technique and artistic characteristics, the plate is a 2nd or 3rd century example of Roman toreutics [1]. The artifact was sent to the Imperial Archaeological Commission, then to the Hermitage Museum [1].