CAE.023 / Biblican Era
'' Arab Camel Riders and Bedouin ''
Inhoud:
- 37 figuren in 11 standen
- 1 Kameel in 1 stand
Afmeting: 23mm
Just as today the inhospitable terrain and climate of the Arabian peninsular meant it was sparsely populated, and many of those that did inhabit the area were nomads, so it never produced a major power in the ancient era. Nevertheless its location on the borders of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Assyria and the rest meant it played a part in most of the ancient empires as they rose and fell, and its warriors were on occasion to be found fighting for or against many of them.
From what little evidence has come down to us we know that the Arabs were lightly armed and clothed, which is natural given the climate and the nature of their society. Clothing was a simple kilt and sometimes a turban (there is no evidence of armour or helmets), and weaponry was a javelin or spear, sometimes a sword, and a light bow. The figures in this set are faithful to that look and are likely to be entirely accurate.
