Defense

Items created for protection, including armor, shields, or fortifications. This category reflects the ingenuity and craftsmanship devoted to safeguarding individuals and communities.

Corinthian Helmet (625–550 BCE)

Antiquities Armour and Weapons Europe Greece

Forged between 625 and 550 BCE, this corinthian bronze helmet from ancient Greece shields a hoplite’s head with eye slits and a neck guard.

Piri Reis, Map of Alanya, ink on paper, 1525

Map of Alanya (1525 CE)

Maps Documents

A detailed hand-drawn map on paper from circa 1525, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting the fortified city of Alanya with its defenses, landmarks, and strategic coastal layout.