http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/ser3pro6_1.shtml http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/world/3280723.htm There is an article in the Star-Telegram today (section A) that caused me to look for more info on this. I was particularly interested in the stone arm guard. I think it would have to be made of fairly thin stone. Madelina