Orlat Battle Plaque\'s Importance

[Alanus]

I wonder which names these heroes had? I can imagine this was an epic battle which the artist depicted, already looking back 200 years?

Agreed! Whoever the artist was, it almost seems like he knew who the leaders were. And the depiction, east to west, plus all the fine details of the weapons, makes it so valuable. He even put the pin on the end of the disk pommel; and that helps date the swords. If I can load a picture of the 5th to 4th century BC Altai felt rug, we can see another horse depicted in the exact artistic style-- Saka or Masagetae/Alan:


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