Assyrian iron helmet

c. 800–700 BC · Assyria

Assyrian iron helmet, from Assyria, dated c. 800–700 BC. It was found at Nimrud. Today it is kept at the British Museum, London.

Date

c. 800–700 BC

Civilization

Assyria

Found at

Nimrud

Where it is today

British Museum, London

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