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Pictured is one of the ancient bronze shields discovered recently at the Ayanis archaeological in Turkey. The object was found alongside other shields and a helmet, all of which are thought to have been dedicated to the Urartian god Haldi.
Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

1 posted on 09/18/2024 8:34:12 AM PDT by SunkenCiv

well, where else would they be found?

4 posted on 09/18/2024 9:24:48 AM PDT by xoxox

5 posted on 09/18/2024 9:46:34 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)

To: SunkenCiv; a_Turk

The Newsweek article has a link to a video https://x.com/MehmetNuriErsoy/status/1832296164458156172 it is posted by the minister of culture in Turkey. He publish this 19SEP2024:

On the occasion of #GazilerGünü [= Veterans day], I respectfully and gratefully salute all our veterans who risked their lives for our homeland, and respectfully commemorate our veterans who have passed away. I remember with gratitude all our heroes who led our nation's struggle for independence, especially Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and I bow respectfully once again before their precious memories.

https://x.com/MehmetNuriErsoy/status/1836677102814601299

Is Erdoğan now a supporter of the secular state founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?

9 posted on 09/21/2024 7:45:06 AM PDT by AdmSmith (GCTGATATGTCTATGATTACTCAT)

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