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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on February 27, 2021, 09:47:10 PM

Title: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Imperial Dave on February 27, 2021, 09:47:10 PM
http://pompeiisites.org/en/comunicati/the-four-wheeled-processional-chariot-the-last-discovery-of-pompeii/

amazing find....
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: DougM on February 27, 2021, 10:50:52 PM
If it has 4 wheels is it a chariot or a cart?
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Imperial Dave on February 28, 2021, 08:30:07 AM
good point......

not a clue!
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Nick Harbud on February 28, 2021, 08:51:34 AM
Quote from: DougM on February 27, 2021, 10:50:52 PM
If it has 4 wheels is it a chariot or a cart?

No idea, but if you disconnect its motive power, you end up with a carriageless horse.

8)
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Justin Swanton on February 28, 2021, 09:05:51 AM
And if the motive power comes to a halt you have a courseless haemorrhage.  :o

(https://i.imgur.com/dGXYMnD.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Nick Harbud on February 28, 2021, 12:53:41 PM
Thank you for sharing the cover image from the next issue of Slingshot.    ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Justin Swanton on February 28, 2021, 02:55:49 PM
Quote from: NickHarbud on February 28, 2021, 12:53:41 PM
Thank you for sharing the cover image from the next issue of Slingshot.    ;D ;D ;D

Nearly there...  8)

(https://i.imgur.com/ExG95n0.jpg)
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Jim Webster on February 28, 2021, 02:58:08 PM
Quote from: NickHarbud on February 28, 2021, 12:53:41 PM
Thank you for sharing the cover image from the next issue of Slingshot.    ;D ;D ;D

I think it's good we continue to draw on timeless classics in our delving into ancient history   8)
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Imperial Dave on February 28, 2021, 05:00:51 PM
very good....!
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Chuck the Grey on February 28, 2021, 08:49:11 PM
From Merriam-Webster:
"Definition of chariot. (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a light four-wheeled pleasure or state carriage. 2 : a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle car of ancient times used also in processions and races."

The vehicle's purpose seems to be the deciding factor is its designation as a chariot or a cart. A chariot must always have a glamorous and prestigious purpose as illustrated by the proposed cover for the next Slingshot. One must maintain appearances after all.
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Jim Webster on February 28, 2021, 09:00:44 PM
Quote from: Chuck the Grey on February 28, 2021, 08:49:11 PM

The vehicle's purpose seems to be the deciding factor is its designation as a chariot or a cart. A chariot must always have a glamorous and prestigious purpose as illustrated by the proposed cover for the next Slingshot. One must maintain appearances after all.

To be honest, your definition seems as good as any I've seen.  8)
Title: Re: THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII
Post by: Imperial Dave on February 28, 2021, 09:21:28 PM
works for me