The Thracian Bessi. Main characteristics of the culture of a Priestly‐warrior tribe
The Thracian Bessi. Main characteristics of the culture of a Priestly‐warrior tribe

Summary/Abstract: The territory of the Bessi was ranging according to the ancient authors from Moesia and around the Haemus Mountains to the Rhodope Mountain and from Haemus and Hebros to the Aegean. Archaeological surveys and excavations undertaken in the last decades have given ground to a more precise outline of the specific cultural aspects of the territory connected with the tribe of Bessi. Further follows an essay, describing the culture of this priestly – warrior tribe, based on the most representative types of sites and materials.

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