Weapons and Warfare in Early Iron Age Thessaly



Weapons and Warfare in Early Iron Age Thessaly

By Ioannis Georganas

Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry, Vol. 5, No 2 (2005)

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine all the archaeological evidence regarding weapons in Early Iron Age Thessaly. This involves the study of both offensive (swords, knives, spearheads, arrowheads, and sling bullets) and defensive (shields) equipment. This analysis shall serve as the basis for an attempt to throw some light on the nature of warfare in Thessaly during this crucial period of Greek history.

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