Illyrian Helmets have Greek Origin

A quick description of the Illyrian Helmet. We can see the similarities of the Illyrian and Corinthian Helmets thus proving that Illyrians were Dorians, which was a Greek Tribe. The “Illyrian“ type helmet originated in ancient Greece from the Peloponnese in around the 7th century accurate representations on Corinthian vases are enough to show that the Illyrian helmet had developed, before 600 BC It was a type of bronze helmet which in its later styles covered the entire head and neck, and was ope
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