guy 157 Report post Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Another interesting find: Quote ”Archaeologists are trying to identify a mystery carving of a naked horseman dug up at a Roman fort. The sandstone altar of a man holding a spear on either a donkey or a horse was found by two volunteers at Vindolanda, near Hexham, Northumberland.“ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-57636657 Summary: it’s good to see that excavations continued during this pandemic. Edited January 28 by guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crispina 18 Report post Posted June 29, 2021 I would very much like to visit this site. I bet the museum contains wonderful items. One of the sub articles listed mentioned a "furry dog" remains. That was incredible to read and see the photo of the patch of fur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy 157 Report post Posted July 2, 2021 Nice video on find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caldrail 152 Report post Posted July 3, 2021 @ Crispina - The museum is small but you're right, it's a fascinating visit. Make sure you visit other sites along the Wall too because there are variations in settlement pattern. @ Guy - A naked horseman? Not sure I'd want to try that, but notice the helmet. Hardly a traditional legionary item but very reminiscent of a gladiatorial type, suggesting an eques or mounted skirmisher consistent with the spear. But naked? That was something Greek or barbarian, and typically an eques had a modicum of armour. A local variation? Of course this might simply be a funerary memorial to a gladiator so the nakedness would have symbolic meaning rather than a simple rendition of actual; appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites