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The shield boss from Emona (Ljubljana): Celtic weaponry in an Early Roman context
Andrej Gaspari
; Donova 9, SI – 1215 Medvode
René Masaryk
; Skupina Stik – Zavod za preučevanje povezovalnih področij preteklosti in sedanjosti, Ljubljana
Matjaž Novšak
; Arhej d. o. o.
Sažetak
The article discusses an intentionally deformed iron umbo that was discovered during rescue excavations in the area of insula XLIII in Emona (Ljubljana, Slovenia). The round umbo belongs to the group of Late La Tène Eastern Celtic or Balkan type shield bosses, which were individually used by the warriors of the local tribes of the southeastern Alpine region in the auxiliary infantry and cavalry of the Early Imperial Period. The symmetrical deformation of the flange and the concave dome are perhaps indicative of a ritual act by a veteran, who made an offering of his weapons upon returning to civilian life and settlement in the newly constructed city.
Ključne riječi
archaeology; weapons; Late Iron Age; Mokronog group; Roman Period; Roman army; auxilia; Emona
Hrčak ID:
117879
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Datum izdavanja:
18.3.2014.
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