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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on November 20, 2021, 09:33:38 PM

Title: A unique find in the Middle Don: Scythian gods on a silver plate
Post by: Imperial Dave on November 20, 2021, 09:33:38 PM
https://arkeonews.net/a-unique-find-in-the-middle-don-scythian-gods-on-a-silver-plate/

nice find
Title: Re: A unique find in the Middle Don: Scythian gods on a silver plate
Post by: Swampster on November 21, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
I am sure it is recorded from other finds as well, but nice to see lengths given for spear shafts.
Title: Re: A unique find in the Middle Don: Scythian gods on a silver plate
Post by: Erpingham on November 21, 2021, 08:59:25 AM
Quote from: Swampster on November 21, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
I am sure it is recorded from other finds as well, but nice to see lengths given for spear shafts.

That's a long spear (and a long javelin for that matter).  Presumably a two-handed type?  I tend to think of Scythians as horse archers, so it was a bit of a surprise.