Rare Medieval Helmet And Chainmail Shirt Found In Georgia

Both artifacts were uncovered at Rustavi Fortress, and they're the first medieval objects of their kind found in the South Caucasus region.

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare medieval helmet and chainmail shirt at Rustavi Fortress in the country of Georgia.

The historic items date back to the ninth or 10th century, and they’re incredibly well preserved for their age. They’re also the only known armor artifacts of their kind to be found in the South Caucasus region.

Both the helmet and chainmail shirt were unearthed at Rustavi Fortress, which is one of the oldest fortresses in the region, dating back to the Middle Bronze Age. The most recent finds at the site have begun to fill a crucial gap in the archaeological record, as very few pieces of medieval armor have been found throughout t