guy 156 Report post Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) (Scene from the movie “Gladiator” of the attempted assassination of Maximus) A body was found facedown in Wales, thought to be a higher ranking Roman with sword from the third or fourth century AD. Strangely, the person was found with metal nails near his neck, back and feet, suggesting he was constrained at the time of death. Quote Contrary to an interpretation of a non-elite or enslaved individual, though, the man's personal ornaments — an iron sword, hobnailed boots and a silver crossbow-style brooch — suggest he may have been an elite member of the Roman military. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/elite-roman-man-buried-with-sword-may-have-been-restrained-in-death Edited July 15, 2023 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
