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112-Centimeter Saber Found in Russia Raises New Questions About a 13th-Century Warrior Burial
A 112-centimeter saber has emerged from a 13th-century grave near Russia’s lower Volga, still preserved inside the wooden scabbard that protected it for centuries. The weapon was discovered at the Orlinoye Gnezdo settlement and ground burial cemetery in the Astrakhan region, where archaeologists have been examining a medieval burial ground in Krasnoyarsky District. Its size…
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1,300-Year-Old Avar Warrior Buried with His Horse Unearthed on Romania Bypass Route
An Avar warrior grave uncovered on a modern bypass route in western Romania is offering a rare look into the world of early medieval mounted elites, where power could be buried with a horse, precious metal objects, and the memory of a warrior’s rank. The burial was discovered during archaeological investigations on the route of…