Pages: 133-144

This paper publishes two finds of Early nomadic weaponry in Central Bessarabia — iron pre-Scythian dagger from Braneshti and Scythian akinakes of Kelermes type from Vatich. The analysis of technical features and distribution of types is given. The chronological conclusion is: the dagger is from 8th BC and the Scythian akinakes could be dated by 650—500 BC.

Keywords: Pre-Scythian dagger, Thracian-Cimmerian horizon, Scythian sword, akinakes, Moldova, Kelermes type, early nomads, weaponry

Information about authors:

Denis Topal (Kishinev, Moldova). High Anthropological School University.
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Igor Bruyako (Odessa, Ukraine). Doctor of Historical Sciences. Odessa Archaeological Museum of Ukraine National Academy of Sciences.
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