The Skythians were known to take heads and scalps as trophies, this has been confirmed by archaeological finds. Herodotus says these were hung from poles and from the bridles of their horses. The musicians bow case is also made from the skin of a
Persian nobility, azata, would have made up the ranks of the Persian cavalry. Contemporary depictions show cavalry wearing short sleeved cuirass with very high neck protectors, these were likely covered in iron or bronze scales. For added protection an
Saka was the name the Persians gave to all Skythian tribes. The Saka Haumavarga lived in the modern day region of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. These are a people on the central Asian fringe of the Persian empire. They do not seem to be a
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Herodotus describes a tradition of the Saka (or Scythians as they are known to the Greeks) as taking the scalps and heads of their enemies in battle and hanging them from a pole. This pole was then displayed above their tents and taken into battle with
Armies of the ancient near east used trumpets to signal orders to their units. These trumpets are still used in traditional Iranian music today. Their are few depictions of Persian standards in art, we do know that each Persian commander had a pe
Armed with their spear and trademark spara shield, the sparabara are the backbone of the Aechmenid Persian army. The pack contains 8 metal figures. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted<
Early Achaemenid armies would have employed cavalry in large numbers, its was said to have been its defining feature. Pack contains 6 mounted metal figures Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpain
Adding a rain of death to the skies ahead of the Persian army are these Persian bowmen. Just the job to add to the back ranks of your sparabara regiment or fielded in their own right. Persian archers carried a high capacity combined quiver and bo
Early Achaemenid armies would have employed cavalry in large numbers, its was said to have been its defining feature. Light cavalry would ride swift light horses found in abundance in the near east. The horses would have been un-armoured so i
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