During recent renovations of a playground near the wall of the ancient Roman camp in Haltern am See (Germany), a team of archaeologists from LWL (Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe) made a discovery of great historical significance. Among the findings are a Roman-era glass set, two ancient bread ovens, military shoe nails, and eight pits that contained the […]
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An Enigmatic Roman Altar Found in England Was Dedicated by a Soldier Stationed on the Danube, in a Legion That Was Never in Britain
A Roman altar dedicated to Mars, found in Marton, Lincolnshire, has revealed a fascinating connection to a soldier of the XI Claudia Legion of the Roman Empire. The altar, which was discovered in a fragmented state in the yard of St. Margaret of Antioch Church, apparently during restoration work, has generated archaeological interest and debate […]
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Roman Military Camp Found at an Altitude of Over 2,000 Meters in the Swiss Alps
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery high in the Swiss Alps: a Roman military camp located over 2,200 meters above sea level in the Colm la Runga area. This site, unknown until recently, offers new insights into Roman military strategy and the extent of Roman presence in the region over 2,000 years ago. The camp’s […]
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The Only Roman Armor of the “Lorica Squamata” Type Ever Discovered is Restored
In a notable conservation achievement, the only known example of Roman legionary armor of the Lorica Squamata type, which is 1500 years old, has been successfully restored in Türkiye. This unique artifact was unearthed at the ancient site of Satala, in Gümüşhane, during the 2020 excavation season, and the restoration project was led by the […]
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Letters from Roman Centurions Found in Ancient Berenike, Egypt: “I Send Them with Dromedarius, Take Care of Them”
Polish archaeologists found papyrus with letters from Roman centurions stationed in Egypt in Berenike. These unique documents were discovered along with, among other things, ceramics from Italy, Roman coins, and a specific cloak brooch in what might have been the remains of a centurion’s office. For Egyptologists and other scholars of Antiquity, this is an […]
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Only One Vexillum, the Roman War Standard, has Survived to the Present Day
The word vexillology, which names the discipline that studies flags, derives from the Latin term vexillum meaning flag or banner. But in turn, vexillum came from another Latin word, velum, whose meaning is sail. This confirms the historical evidence from coins and sculptures that the vexilla (plural of vexillum) were indeed small fabric sails in […]
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Impressive Roman Helmet Found at Hallaton Restored for First Time on Display
Over two decades ago, an extraordinary Roman helmet was unearthed in a field in Leicestershire, England, and now this unique piece of early Roman cavalry equipment has returned to public display at the Harborough Museum. The Hallaton Helmet, discovered in 2001 by the Hallaton Field Work Group and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services during […]
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Two Roman Copper Bracelets with Hinges and Trisqueles Found in Wales
In a remarkable find that provides insight into the cultural interactions during the Roman occupation of Britain, two copper alloy bracelets were recently discovered in Llanddyfnan, Anglesey, Wales. The bracelets, which date back to the 2nd century AD, were found by Andrew Hutchinson while metal detecting in September 2023. The bracelets feature a unique design, […]
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First-Ever Discovery of “Pila Fossata”, Intact Defensive Wooden Stakes of the Roman Army in Germany
After successfully concluding archaeological research campaigns at two Roman military camps near Bad Ems, the findings and discoveries have been presented to the public in Mainz. For the first time, researchers have managed to recover sharply pointed wooden stakes from a Roman defensive trench (1st century AD) virtually intact. So far, this defense technique and […]
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Legion VI “Ferrata” camp found at the foot of Tel Megiddo
Archaeologists in Israel have made an important discovery of architectural remains from a large Roman military camp dating back around 1,800 years. The remains were uncovered during a recent excavation at the foot of Tel Megiddo, near the ancient village of Kfar Othnay. The excavation was directed by Dr. Yotam Tepper and Barak Tzin from […]
