Meskalamdug’s Helmet: One of the world’s oldest helmets depicts a Mesopotamian prince’s man bun
A profile of the helmet of Meskalamdug discovered in the Royal Cemetery at Ur. (Image credit: Getty Images) FAST FACTS Call: Meskalamdug’s Helmet What it is: A 15-karat gold helmet…
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Rare ‘Corinthian’ helmet from ancient Greece is up for auction, and stunningly preserved
The bronze helmet is an uncommon unspoiled example of the Corinthian design of helmet used by lots of Greek hoplite warriors. (Image credit: Apollo Art Auctions ) An unusual “Corinthian”…
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