Early Iron Age Circassian Warrior's Grave Found

laEspadaAncha · 21st February 2013, 08:32 PM

From a number of publications:

"Hidden in a necropolis situated high in the mountains of the Caucasus in Russia, researchers have discovered the grave of a male warrior laid to rest with gold jewelry, iron chain mail and numerous weapons, including a 36-inch iron sword set between his legs."

Link

The grave included two swords, one 36 inches in length and one 19 inches long (though no reference as to whether this describes the overall length or just the blade), an iron axe, and two bronze helmets.

Link to photos

Some pics from the above link:

Robert · 21st February 2013, 09:23 PM

Great photos and link. Thank you very much for sharing.

Robert

Dom · 22nd February 2013, 12:38 AM

yes, really thanks to share with us

à +

Dom

kai · 22nd February 2013, 09:57 AM

Thanks a lot for the heads-up!

The thread title should not include "Circassian" though - whatever ethnic group those folks really belonged to (very difficult to establish for all early iron age cultures), it certainly is not what is being referred to as Circassian!

Quote from the link cited above:
"Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture.
<snip>
While the people who used the necropolis were clearly influenced by Greek culture, they maintained their own way of life, said Mordvintseva. 'Their material culture shows that they were rather very proud of themselves and kept their culture for centuries.' "

Regards,
Kai

21st February 2013, 08:32 PM	#1
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Early Iron Age Circassian Warrior's Grave Found From a number of publications: "Hidden in a necropolis situated high in the mountains of the Caucasus in Russia, researchers have discovered the grave of a male warrior laid to rest with gold jewelry, iron chain mail and numerous weapons, including a 36-inch iron sword set between his legs." Link The grave included two swords, one 36 inches in length and one 19 inches long (though no reference as to whether this describes the overall length or just the blade), an iron axe, and two bronze helmets. Link to photos Some pics from the above link:

21st February 2013, 09:23 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great photos and link. Thank you very much for sharing. Robert

22nd February 2013, 12:38 AM	#3
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	yes, really thanks to share with us à + Dom

22nd February 2013, 09:57 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Thanks a lot for the heads-up! The thread title should not include "Circassian" though - whatever ethnic group those folks really belonged to (very difficult to establish for all early iron age cultures), it certainly is not what is being referred to as Circassian! Quote from the link cited above: "Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. <snip> While the people who used the necropolis were clearly influenced by Greek culture, they maintained their own way of life, said Mordvintseva. 'Their material culture shows that they were rather very proud of themselves and kept their culture for centuries.' " Regards, Kai