spittle Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I was reading that Romes last Pagan Emoeror, Maxcentius (sp?) buried a horde of treasure on the Palatine Hill with the intention of reclaiming it after defeating Constantine in their upcoming battle. This was 312AD and everyone who knew where the treasure was hidden died so it was left undisrupted until a few weeks ago when archaeologist's had the good fortune to unearth it. Among the priceless antiquities were 'IMPERIAL STANDARDS'. What are these? It is an ambition of mine to see an 'EAGLE' or 'LEGIONARY STANDARD' but, unfortunately, I have been informed that not a single one is known to have survived. Maybe deep in the ground, undisturbed for the best part of two millenia, there is one just waiting for someone to find it but there is no museum I can go to to examine such an item. Very sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Where did you get this information from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spittle Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Cncerning Maxcentius Palatine Hill stash, i heard it on the car radio whilst driving home from work 6.15am Monday 29th, Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Publius Nonius Severus Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Cncerning Maxcentius Palatine Hill stash, i heard it on the car radio whilst driving home from work 6.15am Monday 29th, Jan. I found an article online about the discovery: Roman treasure discovered from UKTV.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks. It seems that Italy doesn't have enough money to preserve its history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm not sure Imperial Eagle (aquila) standards were still in use by the army during Maxentius' age. By that time soldiers carried the Draco standard into battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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