Early Iron Age Circassian Warrior's Grave Found

Dom · 22nd February 2013, 12:38 AM

yes, really thanks to share with us

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Dom

kai · 22nd February 2013, 09:57 AM

Thanks a lot for the heads-up!

The thread title should not include "Circassian" though - whatever ethnic group those folks really belonged to (very difficult to establish for all early iron age cultures), it certainly is not what is being referred to as Circassian!

Quote from the link cited above:
"Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture.
<snip>
While the people who used the necropolis were clearly influenced by Greek culture, they maintained their own way of life, said Mordvintseva. 'Their material culture shows that they were rather very proud of themselves and kept their culture for centuries.' "

Regards,
Kai

22nd February 2013, 12:38 AM	#1
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22nd February 2013, 09:57 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,223	Thanks a lot for the heads-up! The thread title should not include "Circassian" though - whatever ethnic group those folks really belonged to (very difficult to establish for all early iron age cultures), it certainly is not what is being referred to as Circassian! Quote from the link cited above: "Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. <snip> While the people who used the necropolis were clearly influenced by Greek culture, they maintained their own way of life, said Mordvintseva. 'Their material culture shows that they were rather very proud of themselves and kept their culture for centuries.' " Regards, Kai