Depiction of Byzantine Military Equipment in Kappadokian Murals

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The Depiction of Byzantine Military Equipment in Kappadokian Murals by Steven Lowe

Some of the most interesting depictions of Byzantine military equipment dated to the mid 10th century AD, are in the "Dovecote" church in Cavusin, carved into the side of a cliff, with the entrance high off the ground: 10 soldiers of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste and 2 donors on horseback (the images are missing from 2 un-named saints); An Unknown Military Saint with round shield; Joshua and the Archangel Michael in Dovecote Church and other Unknown Military Saints

I have mentioned before the Hidden Church (Sakli Kilise) Cappadocia, Turkey, showing Byzantine soldiers, by Steven Lowe

These illustrations from the provinces, rather than the capital, may give a better indication of Byzantine equipment used in the field.

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The Depiction of Byzantine Military Equipment in Kappadokian Murals by Steven Lowe

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Byzantine Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers