Artifacts

A rare set of Mycenaean boar’s tusk helmets, the distinctive Bronze Age headgear famously described in a Homeric epic, has reportedly been uncovered in southwestern Greece near Pylos. The find is drawing attention because these helmets are not just protective equipment; they’re also a signal of elite identity, hunting prowess, and high-status warrior culture in the Late Bronze Age. Gold Lined Tombs Unearthed Beside Griffin Warrior 12 Jaw-Dropping Helmets from the Ancient World A Helmet Built from Dozens of Tusks Boar’s tusk helmets were constructed from many polished tusk slivers, typically sewn in rows onto a leather or cloth base and padded, creating a striking white, banded surface. According to the Greek City Times report, this kind of helmet could