A unique find in the Middle Don: Scythian gods on a silver plate

Started by Imperial Dave, Nov 20, 2021, 09:33 PM

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Imperial Dave

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Swampster

I am sure it is recorded from other finds as well, but nice to see lengths given for spear shafts.

Erpingham

Quote from: Swampster on Nov 21, 2021, 08:43 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.