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Sorry! My blunder! The Celts Alphabet here The ancient Celts had a form of writing called ogham (pronounced OH-yam). It was the writing of Druids and Bards. Ogham is also called 'Tree Alphabet' because each letter corresponds to a tree and an associated meaning. The letters were, in fact, engraved onto sticks as well as larger standing stones. There is surmise that the Pict's alphabet evolved more early then other Europe's alphabets. Pictland, was made up of a large area of what is now modern day Scotland, mainly in the low-lying coastal areas of Eastern Scotland where they sustained themselves through fishing and farming. The Picts weren't any one particular race or culture per se, but a military alliance which was formed around 100 AD to defend against the Roman invaders. The name Pict itself is believed to be derived from the Latin word Picti, "painted men". In fact, the Pictish nation out-lasted the would-be conquerors and predated the formal organization of both the Scots and Irish. Historical and archaeological records also show that they were also quite fierce warriors, judging by accounts of those whom they defeated in battle. They were the dominant military power in that area for almost 500 years. As regards the Pict's origin they were native people of Britain and hadn't any relations to Germanics. This were the nation which lived in all territory of Europe until the Celt's migration began and replaced the Pict's tribes to West.

I was looking the informations about Roman legion's numeration and found this site. After that I visited the forum like guest a long time until I resolved to write anything. It was hard for me because I had to overcome the language barrier.

This part of helmet was very necessary for neck's protection. Besides that this part permitted to distribute the helmet's weight more evenly and lightened heavy load on the head. Still besides it made the helmet more stable equilibrium and kept from tilts. This was good help in fighting. This part of helmet Romans took over of Celts in 3BC abt.

This is the quote of the article: To my mind this fact should be a reply why the "Bogbodies" were found. (Forum peregriny, The Celts)

Generally I take similar informations at the ancient authors particularly Polibius and Livius. They were very informative with respect to an armour and legion's structure. I know how archaeological founds look and there are no any chances to determine natural colour of some thing. Alas...

And many others acted as well till Augustus and after him. Nevertheless it does not reduce his merits. It only small cunning, instead of megalomania, I think. Augustus was quite sane person.

There are appointed standarts for colours, sizes and shapes of all armour within each legion. A case when a shield had other colour was punished. I think this fact could have a place in early Rome when Romans fought in free formation. As soon as array was formed the standarts were brought in Roman army.

It is to be regretted for me that I can not see this programm. Alas... Great thanx, Longbow, for information about the sites. Really very interesting! I am delighted with any found which I excavated myself. Thus I can understand common pleasure of dig. Thanx, Maximus. I'll wait news.

Usually I'm have free time since 6pm to midnight or later. And I glad to talk with all you. I will look in chat-room.

I meant this but maybe I couldn't say it right. English isn't my native language and I can confuse with mean of some words.

It's very interestingly but I want to ask how you determine value and age of your founds? I suggest most of people who take part in the digs haven't special education. And what is you personal impression of this dig?

My easy thoughts. Dacia and Parthia were the Caesar

No, they were not Hellenic people. They belonged to group of Italic tribes migrating from northeast at the end of the second millennium AD. Sabini, marsi, frentani, samni, osci were the syngenetic tribes and had similar languages.

Yes, the Heads of enemies were precious trophies for Celts and they didn't hurled Heads at the enemy.

Legionaries served 25-26 years because retiring were once two years. The soldiers had to do savings his salary during the serves. After retirement a legionary could give some money or a lot of land. Distribution of land ceased in 2AD. There were attempts to organize a soldier settles in colonies but such settles were unpopular. The soldiers preferred to return to motherland but free lands weren

Why you decided that you are genius? Whom do we name the genius? I think you speak very much about your unique abilities but you must do anything too. If you

I know that imaginifers wore bear's or lion's skins on the head.

Very much appreciate!

O'k! It's my cat.

Oops! This is a beauty parade! lol Maybe we'll raise the reputation to the winner?

LOL You don't lose sense of humour. It is wonderful!

It seems strange to me, that this holiday celebrates day of the solstice now. Celts celebrated winter coming whereby (approximately on November, 1) and summer coming (approximately on May, 1).

I forgot already about any holiday( vacation). But you, guys, have a rest in the summer probably. Where are you rest usually? Can we to dream about it at least?

Ancient sources disagree concerning human sacrifices. Such data can be found about any people. They cannot serve as the proof. I read about Celt's sacrifices at many authors whom lived a few centuries after. Thus they inform about it without real proofs of this fact. In general it is possible to find such mentions as about Greeks as about Etruscans too. I don't understand the reason to speak about Celts here. By the way Caesar in "De Bello Gallico" didn't to mention any human sacrifices. Plutarch mentioned about that but said: "There is one myth. Probably it is not true". I can say about archeological dig. There were cases when found bones of animals in Celts ritual places.

These scissors were 5-6 inches at length.