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The Carnyx Bronze War Trumpet of Iron Age Britain Sound Warfare and the Norfolk Discovery in British Prehistory The Iron Age was a world shaped as much by sound as by steel. Among its most remarkable creations, the carnyx-a towering bronze war trumpet-stood as a powerful instrument of authority, identity, and conflict. Its animal-headed form fused artistry and utility, projecting sound across battlefields, ritual spaces, and communal gatherings while signaling allegiance and martial prowess. This book presents a detailed examination of the carnyx, anchored in the extraordinary Norfolk discovery that has transformed understanding of Iron Age Britain. The hoard, including an almost complete instrument alongside associated martial objects, provides unprecedented insight into the construction, deployment, and symbolic significance of these rare instruments. Readers are introduced to the ways sound structured warfare, ritual, and social organization, revealing the complex relationship between auditory experience and collective action in prehistoric societies. Through careful study of metallurgy, design, and context, the work demonstrates how the carnyx functioned not merely as an object but as a dynamic agent in the lives of Iron Age communities. It situates the Norfolk find within European practice while highlighting its unique contribution to British prehistory. Ongoing research, conservation efforts, and institutional collaboration are explored to illustrate how fragile archaeological material can illuminate enduring questions about culture, technology, and human interaction. Blending archaeological scholarship with sensory and material analysis, this book offers an authoritative account of the carnyx as a lens into Iron Age warfare, sound, and identity. It is essential reading for historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of Celtic Britain seeking a rigorous understanding of how one extraordinary instrument shaped the auditory and social landscape of its time.

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