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    Cretans were the basic archers in the siege of constantinopole

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    Crete was famous for the archers since the Hellenistic age, they were also a usual presence in the Roman legions as mercenary Auxilia
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    Med hairstyle ✓
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    Unbuttoned shirt to show manly chest ✓
    Remove kebab dagger & bow ✓

    Looks like we've got an accurate depiction of a Cretan.
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