08-30-2007, 04:11 PM
Here are some photos of a sarcophagus of a noble Persian, found in 1998 in Çanakkale, Turkey, dating to late 5th c. BC. The colors are well preserved. One of the sides depicts a hunting scene, the other a battle scene where the deceased man wearing a corselet attacks from his horse an infantryman with his spear. A sword (akinakes) is also hanging on his right side. The attacked infantryman is dressed in long-sleeved tunic and has a headband. He is armed with a small shield and reaches for his sword. Another infantryman is standing behind the Persian's horse. He also wears a long-sleeved tunic and trousers. In his left hand he grasps a shield identical to the shield of the fallen man and two javelins. In his right he holds a machaira sword.
The bone analysis showed that the man was 22-28 years old, and died by falling from horse.
The photos are from Turkish magazine 'ArkeoAtlas'.
The bone analysis showed that the man was 22-28 years old, and died by falling from horse.
The photos are from Turkish magazine 'ArkeoAtlas'.
Laran aka Sait