"Helmets from 6th c. B.C. battle found" Topic

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Tango01	10 Apr 2022 9:03 p.m. PST
"Archaeologists have discovered arms and armature used in a seminal 6th century B.C. battle at the ancient city of Velia in the Campagnia region of southwestern Italy. Two bronze helmets in perfect condition and numerous fragments of weapons including a shield were discovered on the Acropolis of Velia in the deepest archaeological layer dating to the city's founding around 538–535 B.C…." More here link Armand
Son of Liberty	10 Apr 2022 9:26 p.m. PST
Thanks for the link, Armand. Very interesting! One thing I've always wondered about is when archaeologists find artifacts like those helmets which are corroded, dented, and covered with mineral deposits, they almost always say they are in a "perfect state of preservation." In my mind, something in a perfect state of preservation should look like it was made recently, intact, and functional as the day it was made. I wouldn't want to buy a used car from those guys. LOL
Florida Tory	11 Apr 2022 4:13 a.m. PST
+1, Son of Liberty. I was expecting something much finer looking. Rick
williamb	11 Apr 2022 9:38 a.m. PST
Not my definition of perfect condition, but at least they look complete. Probably will look fine was they are cleaned.
Tango01	11 Apr 2022 3:26 p.m. PST
Glad you enjoyed the news boys… The Archeologist really did a good job on the restauration… have to wait to see them again… Armand
Gazzola	12 Apr 2022 5:23 a.m. PST
Great post Armand. It makes you wonder and look forward to other finds being discovered.
Tango01	12 Apr 2022 3:32 p.m. PST
Happy you enjoyed it my good friend… Armand

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