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'Forgotten city:' the identification of Dura-Europos' neglected sister site in Syria
T he Dura-Europos site in modern-day Syria is famous for its exceptional state of preservation. Like Pompeii, this ancient city has yielded many great discoveries, and serves as a window into the ...
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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. Related: Babylonian tablet preserves student's ...