Primus Pilus Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Archaeologists have unearthed what they say are the only existing imperial insignia belonging to Emperor Maxentius - precious objects that were buried to preserve them and keep them from enemies when he was defeated by his rival Constantine. Excavation under Rome's Palatine Hill near the Colosseum turned up items including three lances and four javelins that experts said are striking for their completeness - digs usually turn up only fragments - and the fact that they are the only known artifacts of their kind... Forbes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochus of Seleucia Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 That's amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metforce Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Archaeologists have unearthed what they say are the only existing imperial insignia belonging to Emperor Maxentius - precious objects that were buried to preserve them and keep them from enemies when he was defeated by his rival Constantine. Excavation under Rome's Palatine Hill near the Colosseum turned up items including three lances and four javelins that experts said are striking for their completeness - digs usually turn up only fragments - and the fact that they are the only known artifacts of their kind... Forbes Thought there would be some more comments on this. It's supposed to be on display in July, should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 That's an extrordinary discovery. It would be worth seeing Maxentius' sceptre. Unfortunately they didn't say how well preserved were the other items such as the silk they found in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorius Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 i dont think the silk would be in very good condition..doesnt it deteriorate fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 An extraordinary discovery. According to some of the news sources they will go on display in February, which coincidentally is when I'll be in Rome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 An extraordinary discovery. According to some of the news sources they will go on display in February, which coincidentally is when I'll be in Rome Please do take pictures and share with the rest of us less fortunate folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Please do take pictures and share with the rest of us less fortunate folks. Absolutely, although I suppose pictures will be published well before that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEGYPTUS Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 That is amazing. Very impressive that the items remained in such good condition!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 The lost treasure of Maxentius, the last preChristian Roman emperor, has been unearthed by archaeologists... More Maxentius Treasures Found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Finally we have one picture! I'm guessing that the sphere on top of the sceptre represents planet Earth. The base looks as if it has rusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladict Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Here are some more pictures: http://www.panorama.it/cultura/archeologia...1-A020001039915 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks for posting Maladict! The new pictures seem to show what looks like a ceremonial spear. Constantine I also carried a similar one, although that was the so-called 'spear of destiny'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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