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It was found in excavation campaign of 1928-1937 on Tower 19 of Dura-Europos (modern Syria).
Yale University Art Gallery
It is the only surviving Roman shield known.

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Date: 2024-04-20 05:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ms-eclectic.livejournal.com
Amazing! Imagine the strength it took to wield it in battle.
Edited Date: 2024-04-20 05:25 pm (UTC)

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Date: 2024-04-20 06:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ms-eclectic.livejournal.com

oh it is wood and leather. lol i thought it was made of metal

Edited Date: 2024-04-20 06:55 pm (UTC)

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Date: 2024-04-20 06:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ukhudshanskiy.livejournal.com

you can find some information on the measurements in wiki:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scutum

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