Underwater Discovery Reveals 2,200-Year-Old Roman Helmet from Naval Battle
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from throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to archaeology@mander.xyz on 09 Sep 15:33
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from throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to archaeology@mander.xyz on 09 Sep 15:33
https://lemmy.nz/post/27946309
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,200-year-old Roman helmet during an underwater survey near the Aegadian Islands, off the western coast of Sicily. The rare find is linked to the First Punic War, fought between 264 and 241 BC, when Rome and Carthage battled for dominance in the western Mediterranean.
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Awesome read, can’t wait to checkout the new discoveries in person one day!