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Dr. Acula Senior Forum Moderator  User ID: 80172  United States02/22/2013 04:15 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hidden in a necropolis situated high in the mountains of the Caucasus in Russia, researchers have discovered the grave of a male warrior laid to rest with gold jewelry, iron chain mail and numerous weapons, including a 36-inch iron sword set between his legs. That is just one amazing find among a wealth of ancient treasures dating back more than 2,000 years that scientists have uncovered there. [link to news.discovery.com] Here is another better link [link to science.nbcnews.com] Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 02/22/2013 04:37 PM _______________________  |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1144869 United States02/22/2013 04:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That is a pretty awesome find! Quoting: Dr. Acula Its not everyday something like that is uncovered. Imagine what else is buried and forgotten in that area... Or in any area for that matter... a lot of history has been lost... Yeah it is! Imagine if you'd found all that, Dr. Acula. A lot of your problems would be over. Well, unless you spent it all on booze.  |
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| Dr. Acula (OP) Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 80172 United States02/22/2013 04:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That is a pretty awesome find! Quoting: Dr. Acula Its not everyday something like that is uncovered. Imagine what else is buried and forgotten in that area... Or in any area for that matter... a lot of history has been lost... Yeah it is! Imagine if you'd found all that, Dr. Acula. A lot of your problems would be over. Well, unless you spent it all on booze.  I make most of my own these days, cheaper ahhh the government would just steal it from me if i found it anyways lol Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 02/22/2013 04:24 PM _______________________ |
| Dr. Acula (OP) Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 80172 United States02/22/2013 04:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That is a pretty awesome find! Quoting: Dr. Acula Its not everyday something like that is uncovered. Imagine what else is buried and forgotten in that area... Or in any area for that matter... a lot of history has been lost... I love ancient archaeology thank you for this post!!  _______________________ |
| The Sonic Dreamer User ID: 19453308 United States02/22/2013 04:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dr. Acula drinkin dat bathtub gin! Thanks for this find! Imagine how freekin badass this dude must have been. Viking Warrior! Currently working on: Bach: Invention No. 1 Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag Mendelssohn: Tarantella Op.102 no.3 Mendelssohn: Venetian Boat Song Op. 19 no. 6 (both from 'Songs Without Words') |
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| Dr. Acula (OP) Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 80172 United States02/22/2013 04:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dr. Acula drinkin dat bathtub gin! Quoting: The Sonic Dreamer Thanks for this find! Imagine how freekin badass this dude must have been. Viking Warrior! haha by the "Shine of the Moon" I drink like a buffoon but yeah that dude wasnt your typical lackie... he earned his spot with sheer badassness _______________________ |
| Chrit User ID: 27088294 United States02/22/2013 04:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The date they give puts him in the time China was building the great wall against Mongol nomadic raiders. I would like to see a map of where this was found. I'm only human, it's my biggest flaw. We must all realize a sink a chair and a pillow are all luxuries of home and a soldiers helmet takes the place of all three. |
| IAMIAM User ID: 13843864 United States02/22/2013 04:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Love it when the dead rise from their ancient and forgotten graves.  |
| Dr. Acula (OP) Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 80172 United States02/22/2013 04:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The date they give puts him in the time China was building the great wall against Mongol nomadic raiders. Quoting: Chrit I would like to see a map of where this was found. I didnt consider the time period in relation to the great wall... awesome! but the mountains where this was found are closer to the middle east than china [link to en.wikipedia.org] I actually didnt really know much about the Caucasus mountains until now :) Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 02/22/2013 04:41 PM _______________________ |
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| Chrit User ID: 27088294 United States02/22/2013 04:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The date they give puts him in the time China was building the great wall against Mongol nomadic raiders. Quoting: Chrit I would like to see a map of where this was found. I didnt consider the time period in relation to the great wall... awesome! found this... still looking for a map Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] That is also about 130 years after Alexander the great, Lot of very advanced cultures at the time. They won’t be able to pin point a culture from all the trading/raiding at the time. Look at the pic of the axe then realize the sword he had, two totally different technologies and cultures produced those. The fact he kept the swords in death;a weapon worth way more than gold says a lot about who he was. Not your average swords, swords to rule with. The two swords also included gold decorations, something the scientists had never come across before. Read more: [link to www.dailymail.co.uk] I'm only human, it's my biggest flaw. We must all realize a sink a chair and a pillow are all luxuries of home and a soldiers helmet takes the place of all three. |
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| Dr. Acula (OP) Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 80172 United States02/22/2013 04:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The date they give puts him in the time China was building the great wall against Mongol nomadic raiders. Quoting: Chrit I would like to see a map of where this was found. I didnt consider the time period in relation to the great wall... awesome! found this... still looking for a map Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] That is also about 130 years after Alexander the great, Lot of very advanced cultures at the time. They won’t be able to pin point a culture from all the trading/raiding at the time. Look at the pic of the axe then realize the sword he had, two totally different technologies and cultures produced those. The fact he kept the swords in death;a weapon worth way more than gold says a lot about who he was. Not your average swords, swords to rule with. The two swords also included gold decorations, something the scientists had never come across before. Read more: [link to www.dailymail.co.uk] Oh yes :) the article says he wasnt anyone of too importance... but as you put it... your average chieftain didnt have gold laden swords... The coin/necklace [link to www.dailymail.co.uk] reminds me a lot of [link to www.google.com] although that sorta style was very popular... still not your average person had them for jewelry If the proper archeology is done... we will most certainly find this guy was more powerful and influential than thought. hopefully. you know your History Chrit! I like that! :) Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 02/22/2013 04:58 PM _______________________ |
| Chrit User ID: 27088294 United States02/22/2013 05:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Some good info in here, lot to read, I was going to sum it up but to much to snip out. Iberia [link to en.wikipedia.org] Here give ya a few other maps of the time. This is the Hsiung empire, at the exact time. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Han dynasty map exact same time. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Macedonia map, what was left of Alexander the Greats empire and how it was split up. [link to www.emersonkent.com] 220 BC power map [link to commons.wikimedia.org] I'm only human, it's my biggest flaw. We must all realize a sink a chair and a pillow are all luxuries of home and a soldiers helmet takes the place of all three. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 35141002  Russia03/01/2013 03:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hidden in a necropolis situated high in the mountains of the Caucasus in Russia, researchers have discovered the grave of a male warrior laid to rest with gold jewelry, iron chain mail and numerous weapons, including a 36-inch iron sword set between his legs. Quoting: Dr. Acula That is just one amazing find among a wealth of ancient treasures dating back more than 2,000 years that scientists have uncovered there. [link to news.discovery.com] Here is another better link [link to science.nbcnews.com] Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] why no pictures? |
| Dr. Acula (OP) Senior Forum Moderator User ID: 52191 United States03/01/2013 03:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hidden in a necropolis situated high in the mountains of the Caucasus in Russia, researchers have discovered the grave of a male warrior laid to rest with gold jewelry, iron chain mail and numerous weapons, including a 36-inch iron sword set between his legs. Quoting: Dr. Acula That is just one amazing find among a wealth of ancient treasures dating back more than 2,000 years that scientists have uncovered there. [link to news.discovery.com] Here is another better link [link to science.nbcnews.com] Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] why no pictures? there are pictures in the links :) _______________________ |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 35141002 Russia03/01/2013 03:08 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hidden in a necropolis situated high in the mountains of the Caucasus in Russia, researchers have discovered the grave of a male warrior laid to rest with gold jewelry, iron chain mail and numerous weapons, including a 36-inch iron sword set between his legs. Quoting: Dr. Acula That is just one amazing find among a wealth of ancient treasures dating back more than 2,000 years that scientists have uncovered there. [link to news.discovery.com] Here is another better link [link to science.nbcnews.com] Who used the necropolis? Based on the artifacts, researchers believe the warrior's burial dates back around 2,200 years, to a time when Greek culture was popular in west Asia, while the necropolis itself appears to have been in use between the third century B.C. and the beginning of the second century A.D. Researchers were careful to note that the artifacts cannot be linked to a specific archaeological culture. Mordvintseva points out that "this region is very big, and not sufficiently excavated," particularly in the area where the necropolis is located. "(I)t is situated high in mountains. Perhaps the population of this area (had) trade routes/passes with Caucasian countries — Georgia, Armenia etc.," Mordvintseva writes in the email. [link to science.nbcnews.com] why no pictures? there are pictures in the links :) hell, I do not appear |
