イギリスで見つかった2000年前の戦場ラッパ

2,000-year-old battlefield bugle found in England

2,000-year-old battlefield bugle found in England
イギリスのノーフォーク州で、約2000年前の鉄器時代のラッパがほぼ完全な形で見つかりました

A nearly 2,000-year-old Iron Age bugle has been found in Norfolk, England.

A nearly 2,000-year-old Iron Age bugle has been found in Norfolk, England.
このラッパは「カルニクス」と呼ばれ、ケルト民族が戦場で使っていた青銅製の楽器です

This trumpet is called a ”carnicus” and is a bronze instrument used by the Celts on the battlefield.

This trumpet is called a ”carnicus” and is a bronze instrument used by the Celts on the battlefield.
カルニクスは動物の頭の形をしていて、兵士たちを元気づけるために使われました

Carnicus was shaped like an animal’s head and was used to cheer up soldiers.

Carnicus was shaped like an animal’s head and was used to cheer up soldiers.
この発見は、考古学者たちにとってとても大切なものです

This discovery is of great importance to archaeologists

This discovery is of great importance to archaeologists
ラッパは私有地の調査中に見つかり、他にもイノシシの頭の形をした青銅の板や、鉄でできた道具も発見されました

The trumpet was found during a search on private property, along with a bronze plate in the shape of a boar’s head and iron tools.

The trumpet was found during a search on private property, along with a bronze plate in the shape of a boar’s head and iron tools.
これらの遺物は、イケニ族というケルト民族と関係があると考えられています

These artifacts are thought to be related to a Celtic tribe called the Iceni.

These artifacts are thought to be related to a Celtic tribe called the Iceni.
イケニ族は昔、ローマ帝国に反乱を起こしたことで有名です

The Iceni are famous for their rebellion against the Roman Empire.

The Iceni are famous for their rebellion against the Roman Empire.
発掘チームは、壊れやすい遺物を慎重に取り出しました

The excavation team carefully removed the fragile artifacts

The excavation team carefully removed the fragile artifacts
今は専門家が保存と研究を進めています

Experts are currently working on preserving and researching it.

Experts are currently working on preserving and researching it.
カルニクスはとても大きな音を出すことができ、他の楽器と一緒に演奏することもできます

Carnicus can make a very loud sound and can also be played with other instruments

Carnicus can make a very loud sound and can also be played with other instruments
今回の発見によって、鉄器時代の音楽や文化についてもっと知ることができるようになるでしょう

This discovery will help us learn more about Iron Age music and culture.

This discovery will help us learn more about Iron Age music and culture.