Italian archaeologists say that they've found an Iberian-style helmet from between the 15th and 17th centuries. The helmet had been covered in concretions.
Italian archaeologists discovered a 'practically intact' metal battle helmet during a recent search in the Ionian Sea. The Superintendence of the Sea , a Sicilian governmental organization responsible for protecting ancient artifacts in sea waters, announced the discovery on Thursday. The object was found in waters outside Vendicari, a small island on Sicily's southeast coast.
This type of helmet consists of a semi-spherical or oval cup with a tense more or less inclined along the entire edge and, in the specific case, a low upper ridge wavy or reinforced by metal spheres,' SopMare explained. 'It is a type of helmet very widespread among the infantry of that period and also used by ship troops.' CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER' The statement adds that teams will continue searching the area for more information.
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