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Roman lorica squamata armor restored


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A 1,500-year-old Roman armor has been restored. It is the only complete lorica squamata ever found. The armor was discovered in 2020 at the ancient city of Satala, Turkey. The picture below shows the armor soon after it was discovered, encased in dirt.

 

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https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/amazing-1500-year-old-roman-armor-restored-to-former-glory/

 

 

Some background information of the legionary fortress of Satala, near the modern city of Sadak, Turkey:

https://www.livius.org/articles/place/satala-sadak/


 

Quick reminder of the types of Ancient armor:

  • Lorica Segmentata (plate armor)
  • Lorica Hamata (chain mail)
  • Lorica Squamata (scale armor)
  • Hastati Pectorale (heart protector)
  • Byzantine Klivanion (lamellar armor)
  • Byzantine Kadavion (padded gambeson)


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Location of the discovery

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