falcata

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The falcata is a type of sword typical of pre-Roman Iberia. The falcata was used to great effect for warfare in the ancient Iberian Peninsula, and is firmly associated with the southern Iberian tribes, among other ancient peoples of Hispania. It was highly prized by the ancient general Hannibal, who equipped Carthaginian troops with it during the Second Punic War.

Falcata, espada y cerámicas ibéricas. Museo de Prehistoria de ValenciaFalcata, espada y cerámicas ibéricas. Museo de Prehistoria de Valencia
Falcatas iberas 3 (Museo de Prehistoria de Valencia)Falcatas iberas 3 (Museo de Prehistoria de Valencia)
Falcata íbera (M.A.N. Madrid) 03Falcata íbera (M.A.N. Madrid) 03
Falcata ibera (M.A.N. 2003-114-51) 01bFalcata ibera (M.A.N. 2003-114-51) 01b
Falcata íbera (M.A.N. Madrid) 02Falcata íbera (M.A.N. Madrid) 02
Iberian falcate hilt from the 4th century BC. Technique: Damascening: Material: wrought iron and silver. Accession number 2003/114/51. National Archaeological Museum of Spain.Iberian falcate hilt from the 4th century BC. Technique: Damascening: Material: wrought iron and silver. Accession number 2003/114/51. National Archaeological Museum of Spain.
Guerrero ibero de La Alcudia (M.A.N. Inv.38441) 01Guerrero ibero de La Alcudia (M.A.N. Inv.38441) 01
Falcata íbera - M.A.N. 02Falcata íbera - M.A.N. 02
Falcata íbera (M.A.N. Madrid) 01 verticalFalcata íbera (M.A.N. Madrid) 01 vertical
Ajuar tumba 155 Necrópolis de Baza (M.A.N. conjunto 162) 02Ajuar tumba 155 Necrópolis de Baza (M.A.N. conjunto 162) 02