The document discusses bronze, an alloy of copper and tin that was used in tools, weapons, armor and decorations during the Talaiotic Bronze Age period from 1200-800 BC unique to the island of Menorca. It describes a bronze tassel found in a chest plate that was likely ceremonial and worn by warriors as a grave good, and poses questions about whether the presence of bronze suggested rank or status, where the tin used to make bronze came from, what made Talaiotic warriors from Menorca unique, and if warriors held a special status in their society.

1. Session 6, August 8-26th, 2012
Presented by: Amanda Yano-Litwin

2.  Alloy of copper and tin
 More durable then
stone or copper
 Used for tools,
weapons, armor,
decoration
 Resistant to corrosion
from sea water
 Tin is not a natural
resource to the Balearic
islands

4. Bronze tassel from a chest plate

7.  Thought to have been ceremonial
 Typically weighed between 30 – 40lbs (13.6kg
– 18.1kg)
 Grave good common to warriors
 1950-1540 BC first evidence of bronze body
armor found in Slovakia – Bronze sheet
 Talaiotic Bronze Age 1200-800 BC
 Unique to the island of Menorca

8.  Does the presence of bronze associated with
military paraphernalia suggest rank? Or
status?
 Could the caves therefore been reserved for
the rich or well respected individuals?

9.  Where did the tin used to create the bronze
come from?
 What made Talaiotic warriors in Menorca
unique?
 Did warriors hold a special status in society?