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Dendra panoply
The earliest complete suit of bronze body armour, known from the Mycenaean world, dating to the late 15th century BC.

Carlos Vermeersch
Aug 28 min read


Axe of the King's Gate of Ḫattuša
A highly accurate 3D reconstruction of the battle axe depicted on the King's Gate of Ḫattuša, the capital of the Hittites.

Carlos Vermeersch
Jul 124 min read


Fenestrated axe of Vafeió
A unique Syro-Egyptian fenestrated axe, manufactured in the 20th–18th century BC found in a 15th-century BC Mycenaean tomb in Greece, combines Egyptian and Levantine features with a distinctive Minoan ribbed cap.

Carlos Vermeersch
Jul 1212 min read


Aegean figure-of-eight shield
The figure-of-eight shield was the most common type of Achaean body shield and one of the most characteristic defensive weapons of the Aegean Bronze Age, widely used from the 17th to the 15th century BC.

Carlos Vermeersch
Jul 122 min read


Boar's tusk helmet
An elaborate boar's tusk helmet, which would have been worn by a lāwāgetās (Linear B: 𐀨𐀷𐀐𐀲, ra-wa-ke-ta, "military leader") or a wanax (Linear B: 𐀷𐀙𐀏, wa-na-ka, “king”).

Carlos Vermeersch
Jul 104 min read


Minoan two-pronged spearhead
The Minoan two-pronged spearhead from Ágios Onoúfrios, near Phaistos, which may correspond to the weapon mentioned in the Iliad and associated with Achilles.

Carlos Vermeersch
Jul 104 min read


A 15ᵗʰ-century BC Mycenaean military leader (lāwāgetās) and his panoply
A highly historically accurate reconstruction of a Mycenaean military leader (lāwāgetās) from the second half of the 15ᵗʰ century BC, some 240 years before the Trojan war recounted by Homer's Iliad (ca. 1194–1184 BC), wearing the Dendra panoply and the iconic boar's tusks helmet.

Carlos Vermeersch
Jul 108 min read


Trepucó
This large Talaiotic settlement still possesses a majestic taula and talaiot, and even helped the Spaniards retake Minorca from the English.

Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Na Comerma de Sa Garita
A unique megalithic sanctuary on Minorca yet to be understood with the potential to reveal valuable insights on the Talaiotic cutlure.

Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Talatí de Dalt
A very well-preserved and picturesque prehistoric megalithic settlement, with a fascinating semi-subterranean complex.

Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 26, 20255 min read


Identity of the ancient Canarian aboriginals
The ancient Canarians through the eyes of Roman and Greek authors, Muslims and Christians, and archaeogical and genetic evidence.

Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 21, 202422 min read


Language and writing systems of the ancient Canarian aboriginals
The enigmatic language and writing systems of the ancient Canarian natives.

Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 20, 20247 min read


The Ancient Canarian Aboriginals
Despite popularly being called Guanches, this gentilic only refers to the ancient inhabitants of Tenerife.

Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 19, 202457 min read


Pre-Columbian History of Ecuador
Pre-Columbian Ecuador included numerous indigenous cultures, who thrived for thousands of years before the ascent of the Incan Empire....

Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 24, 20215 min read


Prehistory and History of the Canary Islands
The history of the enchanting archipelago formed by the seven islands and six islets that comprise the Canary Islands.

Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 23, 201837 min read


Torre d'en Galmés
Perched on a hill overlooking Minorca is the largest ancient site in the Balearic Islands, featuring stunning houses and hypostyle halls.

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20186 min read


Son Catlar
Ancient name Lacese Chronology Talaiotic Ia (1400–1150 BC) — Middle Ages Dimensions Area: 37.500 m² Son Catlar is a large Talaiotic...

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20186 min read


Torellonet Vell
The Talaiotic settlement is one of the largest of modern-day Maó in Menorca, and possesses the largest and best preserved talaiot.

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read


Sant Agustí Vell
The village is very little explored, despite the fact it might be one of the largest prehistoric settlements on the island. It includes two

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read


Cornia Nou
The village of Cornia Nou possesses many structures, but the most remarkable are two talaiots, one of which of a great size.

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read


Torralba d'en Salord
Undoubtedly a big megalithic settlement with many preserved buildings, characterized by the best preserved taula on the island.

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read


Naveta des Tudons
The most famous megalithic chamber tomb in Menorca, and the oldest integrally conserved ancient monument of all of Europe.

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read


Son Mercer de Baix
The small but spectacular megalithic village of Son Mercer de Baix, which boasts with the best preserved navetiform, sa Cova des Moro.

Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20181 min read


Prehistory and history of the Balearic Islands: Minorca
Megalithic Minorca dates back over 4 millennia and range from monumental tombs to fortifications that rival their medieval counterparts.

Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 28, 201858 min read
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