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This collection explores the evolution of arms and armour around the world, from ancient times to the early modern period. Although it is by no means a complete list of the varied gear carried into warfare throughout history, it takes a look at some of the most iconic - and effective - innovations in armour.
This relief depicts a group of lightly equipped Assyrian archers wearing scale armour. A soldier with a long shield protects the archers. From the Royal Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, Iraq. c. 710 BCE. Iraq Museum in Baghdad.
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