A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback
A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback
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A pair of ancient Roman swords have been found in England near Cirencester, which in the 2nd century was a busy metropolis.
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The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England.
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The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England.
You don't say!? Roman Corinium (modern day Cirencester) was a very important town, largest in size second only to Londinium.