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Roman weapons deposit unearthed In Menorca, Spain


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An interesting find on one of the Balearic islands off the coast is Spain, which were the home of the famous Balearic slingers.


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The team discovered a deposit of Roman military materials dating from around 100 BC, that includes: projectiles, arrowheads, knives, surgical tools, and a bronze spatula.”

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https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/07/roman-weapons-deposit-unearthed-at-son-catlar-prehistoric-settlement/139792?amp

 

Excellent video on the Balearic slingers:

 

 

 

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More information on the discovery:

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Archaeologists digging near the Talayotic settlement in Menorca, Spain have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts from Roman soldiers

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Other items include three arrowheads, spearheads, projectiles, surgical tools, a bronze spatula probe and more
 

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9856313/Massive-hoard-Roman-weapons-dating-100-BC-ancient-settlement-Spain.html

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