3,600-year-old burial of a high-ranking warrior with rare mace head found in Azerbaijan
A 3,600‑year‑old warrior’s tomb in Azerbaijan unveils a rare diorite mace head, reshaping Bronze Age elite narratives.
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A 3,600‑year‑old burial mound in Keshikchidagh, Azerbaijan, has yielded a rare diorite mace head together with bronze weapons and a ceremonial sceptre. The find, reported by Archaeology News Online Magazine, marks a high‑ranking warrior’s grave and offers a tangible symbol of military elite authority from the Bronze Age.
Further work will involve metallurgical testing of the diorite and bronze artefacts and comparative study of similar kurgan sites. The team intends to publish detailed findings later this year, which could refine timelines for elite weaponry in the South Caucasus and regional cultural interactions.
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Symbol of military elite authority discovered in a 3,600-year-old kurgan in Keshikchidagh, Azerbaijanpopular-archaeology.com · 1d ago
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Bronze Age burial mound reveals weapons and ceremonial sceptreheritagedaily.com · 1d ago
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3,600-year-old burial of a high-ranking warrior with rare mace head found in AzerbaijanArchaeology News Online Magazine · 1d ago
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How old is the burial discovered in Azerbaijan?
The burial dates to roughly 3,600 years ago, placing it in the Bronze Age.
What notable objects were recovered from the tomb?
Archaeologists uncovered a rare diorite mace head, bronze weapons and a ceremonial sceptre.
Where is the burial mound located?
The site is at Keshikchidagh in Azerbaijan.
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