Fort Guard

[Gaius Octavius]

Sometime in the mid 20th century, I read a news item about a Black African tribe, in southern Egypt or northern Sudan, that was still guarding a Roman fort awaiting the return of the Romans. Can anyone shed any light on this?

[caldrail]

Sometime in the mid 20th century, I read a news item about a Black African tribe, in southern Egypt or northern Sudan, that was still guarding a Roman fort awaiting the return of the Romans. Can anyone shed any light on this?

 

I doubt they manned the battlements. What they did more likely was guard the area as a sort of special place they were holding in trust. This sort of aural tradition is very important to african tribes.

[Gaius Octavius]

Thanks Caldrail.

Am I the only one who heard of this?

[Pantagathus]

Am I the only one who heard of this?

 

You may well be sir. I know the Ethiopians are guarding the Ark but not of anyone guarding a Roman Fort.

 

I wonder if they are still guarding it or if they finally gave up to get some McDonalds.

[Gaius Octavius]

As usual, My Lord P., you are most helpful.