Evolution of Armor Throughout The Ages

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Assyrian Scale Armor

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published on 22 March 2018

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Assyrian soldiers wore copper alloy armor made in segments aligned like fish scales. Holes allowed the scales to be laced together and a central ridge maintained their alignment. The armor only protected the back and chest, thus allowing free movements of the limbs. 800-700 BCE. Probably from Ardabil, modern-day Iran.
The British Museum, London.

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