Antikythera: Warriors and their weapons in the Bronze and Iron Ages

«Warriors and Their Weapons in the Bronze and Iron Ages». Proceedings of the 21st International Colloquium of Funerary Archaeology 25th-28th May 2023, Târgu Jiu, Gorj County (Romania). By Archaeologist Aris Tsaravopoulos

The city of Aegylia, known today as Antikythera, was an important strategic point during the Hellenistic period, playing a key role in controlling the sea routes between the northeastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea to the western Mediterranean. In his article, Aris Tsaravopoulos explores the archaeological findings that reveal the existence of warfare in this fortified city, which is linked to the pirate activity of the Cretan city of Falassarna. Archaeological finds such as bronze arrowheads, lead maple pellets and catapult projectiles are evidence of these military conflicts, providing valuable information on the history of the area.

Below is the article by Aris Tsaravopoulos in English.

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