Rhomphaia
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The rhomphaia was a close-combat bladed weapon used by the Thracians as early as 350-400 BC. Rhomphaias were weapons with a straight or slightly curved single-edged blade. Although the rhomphaia was s
Shown on Tropaeum Traiani Metope
Modern reconstruction of a rhomphaia.
Bessi
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The Bessi or Bessae, were a Thracian tribe that inhabited the upper valley of the Hebros and the lands between the Haemus and Rhodope mountain ranges in historical Thrace.
Rhomphaia
…reinforcing bars to their helmets to protect against the powerful blows of this weapon. According to some researchers, this weapon was developed by the Bessi, who were actively involved in mining and metalworking. The rhomphaia's blade was straight or only slightly curved, while the falx's blade was significantly…
The regional location of the Bessi, in the Rhodope and North-West of the Dii tribe.