Byzantine Military Equipment in Kappadokian Murals Oct 1, 2016 5:39:04 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by druzhina on Oct 1, 2016 5:39:04 GMT The Depiction of Byzantine Military Equipment in Kappadokian Murals by Steven LoweSome 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 SaintsI have mentioned before the Hidden Church (Sakli Kilise) Cappadocia, Turkey, showing Byzantine soldiers, by Steven LoweThese illustrations from the provinces, rather than the capital, may give a better indication of Byzantine equipment used in the field.Mirror site: The Depiction of Byzantine Military Equipment in Kappadokian Murals by Steven LoweDruzhinaByzantine Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers