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Treasure-filled warrior's grave found in Russia

Treasure-filled warrior's grave found in Russia | Archaeology News | Scoop.it

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.

That is just one amazing find among a wealth of ancient treasures dating back more than 2,000 years that scientists have uncovered there.

Among their finds are two bronze helmets, discovered on the surface of the necropolis. One helmet (found in fragments and restored) has relief carvings of curled sheep horns while the other has ridges, zigzags and other odd shapes.

David Connolly's insight:

Super cool find.   Though is it me...  I am more intersted in the people

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What was it like to be a man in the Middle Ages? : Past Horizons Archaeology

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