09-01-2007, 11:25 AM
Thanks for the info, Ruben. According to the article the panels which are in Munich are from the eastern wall of the tumulus. There's also a drawing of northern wall panels, however. It has a depiction of dancing warriors with shields (apparently aspides), spears, crested helmets, greaves, and sickle swords.
The eastern wall paintings show a convoy of men and women. The focal points are two chariots. One is open, while the other is covered. In the open chariot there's a man with a white kandys and a brown tiara. Right behind his chariot walk three infantrymen who hold their spears pointing downwards. They are believed to represent the Immortals. Herodotus mentions them carry their spears in this manner when crossing Hellespont. These paintings are unique in this respect. Behind them come four cavalrymen and three more close the convoy.
The other panel shows a battle between Persians and Scythians.
The eastern wall paintings show a convoy of men and women. The focal points are two chariots. One is open, while the other is covered. In the open chariot there's a man with a white kandys and a brown tiara. Right behind his chariot walk three infantrymen who hold their spears pointing downwards. They are believed to represent the Immortals. Herodotus mentions them carry their spears in this manner when crossing Hellespont. These paintings are unique in this respect. Behind them come four cavalrymen and three more close the convoy.
The other panel shows a battle between Persians and Scythians.
Laran aka Sait