Roman fig in Ireland suggests trade

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Although the Roman Empire did not reach Ireland, there is evidence of trade connections. The charred remains of an ancient fig (pictured above) have been discovered at Drumanagh, a suspected Roman-era trading post near Ireland’s eastern coastline. This indicates an extensive trade network that extended from Southern Europe across the Empire to Ireland.

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/archaeologists-fig-drumanagh-dublin

 

https://archaeology.org/news/2024/12/02/2000-year-old-charred-fig-excavated-in-ireland/#:~:text=It is likely that the,also identified at the fort.

 

The Coleraine coin hoard of hundreds of Roman coins (see below) dating to the early 5th century AD suggest some interaction between the Roman Empire and Ireland.

Coins found in the hoard range from those minted by Constantius II (the earliest) to those of Honorius (the latest, and also suspected to be an ancient forgery). Interestingly, coins of the usurper Constantine III were also discovered in the hoard.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 16 hours ago by guy