scythian sagarisThis bronze axe is a replica of a Scythian sagaris. Battle axes like this were used throughout the Scythian world between the 9th and 3rd centuries BC. The sagaris was a formidable weapon that could be used both on horseback and on foot. Other steppe peoples, such as the Medes, Persians and Parthians, also used the sagaris, as did the Indo Scythians. This weapon was also used by Scythian mercenaries who served in the Greek and Persian armies. This