Griffin Warrior of Pylos

Oct 26, 2015 19:13


Just this last May, archaeologists working at Pylos, Messenia came across an unlooted Mycenaean shaft burial dating to 1500 B.C. filled with a treasure trove of artifacts.  The occupant was a male warrior, 30-35 years old, buried with weapons, gold and silver jewelry, a bronze mirror with an ivory handle, the most beautiful Aegean comb I have ever ( Read more... )

burials, archaeology, minoans, mycenae, mycenaeans, grave circle b, grave circle a, pylos

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browngirl January 5 2016, 07:40:01 UTC
Today, doing some catching up, I found my notification for this. I am wowed! I have to run over and read about him!

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