Przeworsk culture
The Przeworsk culture is a culture beginning at the 2nd century BC and which is characterized by a cultural facies strongly influenced by the La Tène culture. Compared to Elbe cultural groups, the Przeworsk culture is best documented regarding weaponry prior to the period of the Roman Empire, as cremation graves are frequently accompanied by weapons. It is generally interpreted as warlike society. On the matter, Celtic iron chain belts, iron scabbards, spurs, knives and fibula are found in the graves. Contrary to the scabbards found in other Germanic regions, Przeworsk culture seems to have adopted the characteristic suspension of Middle La Tène swords during the first half of the 2nd century BC. Although single edged swords commonly related to Germanic cultures are also common in warrior graves. A sword with a bronze pseudo-anthropomorphic hilt elements typical of the Middle La Tène has been discovered in the Vistula River close to the village of Siarzewo (Poland).