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Soldier’s wrist purse discovered at Roman legionary camp
Archaeologists have discovered a fragment of a soldier's wrist purse at the site of a temporary Roman camp in South Moravia, Czech Republic. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
The camp was established by the 10th Legion, who was stationed in the area between AD 172 and 180 during the Marcomannic Wars, a campaign against the Germanic Marcomanni, the Quadi, and the Sarmatian Iazyges. The bronze purse likely held soldiers’ private funds and “service cash,” which was used to finance operational expenses such as rations and equipment. Its discovery not only testifies to the logistical complexity of Roman army campaigns but also presents a tangible glimpse into soldiers’ existence on the empire’s frontier in transition.
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