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Föderation EN Sa 04.01.2025 19:27:23

400-year-old military helmet unearthed in Visegrád during archaeological excavation

Archaeologists excavating the historic Visegrád Citadel in Hungary have uncovered an extraordinary cache of artifacts that feature evidence of the intense sieges and military history of the region during the 16th and 17th centuries...

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400-year-old military helmet unearthed in Visegrád during archaeological excavation Archaeologists excavating the historic Visegrád Citadel in Hungary have uncovered an extraordinary cache of artifacts that feature evidence of the intense sieges and military history of the region during the 16th and 17th centuries. Situated atop a hill overlooking the Danube River in Pest County, the 13th-century fortress, once a royal residence, is currently undergoing a large-scale restoration project aimed at preserving its cultural heritage. One of the most remarkable discoveries is a fragmented cabasset helmet, a conical infantry helmet widely used across Europe between 1550 and 1700. Decorated with copper rosettes and featuring an ornate copper feather swivel at the back, this helmet is believed to have belonged to a Habsburg mercenary who fought during the Fifteen Years’ War (also known as the Long Turkish War). This conflict, which took place between 1591 and 1606, saw the Habsburg Empire clash with the Ottoman Empire, resulting in widespread devastation across modern-day Hungary

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