guy Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 (edited) A stone wall and earthwork have been discovered in South-central Calabria, measuring 2.7 km (1.6 miles). Evidence of a Roman fossa (defensive ditch) and agger (embankment) has also been found. Studies suggest that Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus constructed it in 71 BCE to contain the slave revolt led by Spartacus. Quote Excavations have also unearthed numerous broken iron weapons, sword handles, large curved blades, javelin points, a spearhead, and other metal debris, indicating a pitched battle at the site between the Romans and Spartacus’ forces to break free of the trap. https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/06/archaeologists-find-roman-defensive-wall-built-to-trap-spartacus/152490 Edited July 2 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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