Hellenistic influence Illyrian warfare

illyrian helmet argolis. 6–5th century bc

the graves of illyrian nobles (early iron age, 7th century bc – 5th century bc) contained great number of greek imports including weaponry. includes finds @ glasinac (bosnia , herzegovina), lake ohrid in macedonia, dolensko in slovenia , various sites in albania. glasinac culture encompasses eastern bosnia, south-western serbia, montenegro , northern albania. ancient greek illyrian type helmets either imports or later copies had spread throughout illyria , 1 found far slovenia (though again in grave of king) not in glasinac cultural area helmet found in grave @ klicevo, montenegro. greek helmets found in of these sites of type , few of type ii .

illyrians on coast of adriatic under effects , influence of hellenisation due proximity greek colonies in illyria. apart other cultural influences , imported weapons , armor ancient greeks illyrians had adopted ornamentation of ancient macedon on shields , used similar designs on bracelets. illyrians used 4 concentric half circles whilst macedons five. ancient greek symbol prominent in thessaly , macedon, appearing in 10th century bc , had spread throughout southern greece. typical adoption of symbol in hellenistic period illyrians seen on iron round pelte similar decorations , diameter of 35 cm. evident during greek rule of south illyria antipatrid dynasty & antigonid dynasty retained until roman conquest. tactics had been influenced well, evident in incident involving dardanians. hellenised city of daorson located in dalmatia included cyclopean walls .