Bronze Age Weapons by sandra46
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In front of the Bronze Age hut at the Livelet Archaeopark you can see three replicas of weapons that had not only a practical use, but that were also status symbols: an ax, a halberd and a sword. The bronze ax belongs to a type which was successful for long during the Early Bronze Age. The halberd was also a very successful prestige weapon, especially in the Early Bronze Age, across Europe, flourishing from around 2200 BC to 1700 BC.
The sword is a copy of one found in the remains of the pile dwelling here at the lake and belongs to a type mostly found in this region,Veneto, northeast Italy during the Middle Bronze Age (1600-1200 BC). It is called a sword of the Sauerbrunn type, characteristic of this period. They had a flaring in the upper part of the blade, ornamented on both sides with three or four parallel lines incised symmetrically and ending over the hand guard in an oval or semicircular band filled in with striations or other geometric motifs. They had no tangs or flanged hilts, but were fastened to the wooden hilts by six to ten rivets. The length of the blade is usually between 45 and 65 cm. The largest number of Sauerbrunn swords is known from Austria, chiefly east of the Alps around Vienna. The Danube Plain between the eastern Alps and western Carpathians very probably was their production center. From there they spread south to northeastern Italy, where a considerable number was found.The swords, both of the Sauerbrunn and the similar Boiu type, are especially important in indicating that northern Italy was party of the development of the standard central European types, for these swords appear otherwise in Austria, Hungary and Romania. They witness the emergence of warrior aristocracies in the Middle Bronze Age Tumulus cultures, and have been found in male inhumation burials and as hoard offerings to the rivers in Veneto and elsewhere.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (40)
brycek
Love your photo's and information..very nice!!
bobrgallegos
Great capture and narrative of these awesome weopons!
mickeyrony
Great narrative and fonctionnal way to learnt about all my Beautiful . Great pic again ((5++))
Hendesse
Great shot and very interesting informations. Thanks for sharing.
claude19
splendid comment and wonderful capture about the Bronze Age !
mgtcs
Fantastic photo Sandra, marvelous lighting and textures, amazing sharpness!
jayfar
A great shot and very interesting info Sandra.
Jean_C
Superb shot with the hut and the weapons, and very interesting infos!
durleybeachbum
A superb photo, and very interesting info
drifterlee
Wonderful and interesting shot, Sandra!
magnus073
What a fabulous photo Sandra, this one really made my day. These really are magnificent weapons and it's easy to see someone paid close attention to detail during their crafting. Thank you also for providing the detailed background information. I'm sure I'll come back and read this several times so I can take it all in
Faemike55
Wonderful capture of these beautiful weapons
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
eekdog
magnificent again Sandra, both info and picture.
Radar_rad-dude
A magnificent photo and fine read, Sandra! Thanks so very much for sharing!
Richardphotos
then or now, just as lethal. outstanding photo
sharky_
I can imagine being on the wrong end of this weapon.... Interesting post. Aloha
midnightmum
great info, keep them coming.
jocko500
wow this is history for sure
renecyberdoc
in the right hands they can cause lots of damage.
wysiwig
Fascinating information and wonderful image. Is that a bronze age life preserver I see hanging from the fence on the right? {;-> Its amazing how much creativity and labor we humans put into killing each other.
erlandpil
Great capture erland
dakotabluemoon
I hope they do not use those anymore looks like they might hurt lol great shot.
UteBigSmile
GREAT LOOKING CAPTURE – LOVE IT A LOT!
miwi
Love your photo's and information too; eccelent!!!!!!!!!!!!
Leije
Superb shot of these impressive weapons !
Darkwish
Great work, very well done!
Isabelle711
A most detailed image. :)))) The one up front looks like it would hurt a person. :)))) Most excellent in capture and in info my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
Umbetro38
love this old textures Sandra
soffy
Wonderful capture and very interesting infos****