In an interview with
Live Science, Manuel Zeiler, who is an archaeologist at the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL), said that over 150 objects were unearthed at an ancient hillfort that included weapons that were deliberately bent (this was actually very common in ancient times as the victorious Iron Age warrior would have deliberately bent the loser’s weapon). These weapons included 40 spearhead and lancehead tips, fragments of shield bosses, and swords. Other items uncovered were belt hooks, tools, horse gear, bronze jewelry, and three silver coins. There was even a fibula bone found.
A rare type of horse bridle was one of the most interesting items found as the LWL explained, “The existing handle parts for guiding the horse suggest that this type of bridle was used on horses that were pulling a chariot.” “The bit allowed the horse to be steered very precisely and directly vital for a warrior on a chariot in the thick of a battle.”