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ukhudshanskiy) wrote2024-04-20 03:29 pm
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Roman scutum (semi-cylindrical shield) used by legions in 3rd c AD.

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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difficult to imagine.
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oh it is wood and leather. lol i thought it was made of metal
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you can find some information on the measurements in wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scutum