German Forest Yields Roman Battlefield
Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by Shannon Graham in Europe, Projectile Techonolgoy
Do you like movies about Gladiators?
Well, if you enjoyed the battle scene in Gladiator where German barbarians attacked the Roman army, you’ll enjoy this. German archeologists have unearthed more than 600 artifacts from a forest in northern Germany.
The items unearthed so far include an axe, still sharp after nearly 1,800 years; horseshoes; shovels; spearheads; and dozens of arrowheads for a Scorpio, a cross between a catapult and a crossbow — the ancient equivalent of artillery.
The items are so well preserved, scientists believe they can already trace some of the battle lines. They’re hopeful they’ll discover fortifications and possibly battlefield graveyards.
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