Spartan Helmets are found all over the Mediterranean countries, in their time they went long distances to reach their destinations. The first Roman helmet was found almost by accident, in 2003, when a group of amateur archaeologists were exploring with a metal detector!

Routine dredging of the Haifa Harbor in Israel accidentally uncovered a spartan helmet which dates back to the 5th or 6th century BC. Now it is a proven fact that anything that has been in the water for an unlimited amount of time doesn’t look the same and has some altering appearances, but the Spartan Helmet was in astronomical shape after being underwater for a countless number of years. That is one for believe it or not!

A less complete Spartan Helmet was found by archeologist digging in Crete. During the dig a Spartan Helmet fragment believed to date from the 6th century BC was unearthed. The extensive engraving covering the fragment tends to indicate that it was the property of a more senior military officer.

When searching for an early 5th century BC Persian Armada sunk by stormy weather before reaching its destination, archeologists also chanced upon two Spartan Helmets off the coast of Northern Greece.

And, in a comprehensive search and find in Athens, graves of 20 warriors were found, who were all buried with their Spartan Helmet, iron swords and knives.

Due to the far reaching empire under Alexander the Great, spartan helmets (found here) can be found in present day Irag and Afghanistan because of the great reach of the empire into parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.

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