2,700-year-old leather scale armor found in Yanghai cemetery, China, reveals ancient technology and trades.

2,700-year-old leather scale armor found in Yanghai cemetery, Northwest China, reveals ancient technology and trades. Dated between 786 and 543 BC, this armor was a valuable protection for elite warriors, with leather armor being a less expensive yet effective alternative. The well-preserved artifact hints at the importance of armor in ancient times, designed to protect the wearer's organs without restricting movement.

May 23, 2024
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