Carnuntum-Jahrbuch - 1995: Zeitschrift für Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Donauraumes

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This collection explores the intersection of archaeology and military history, focusing on the material culture of conflict. It features contributions from various scholars examining Roman military equipment and the implications of destruction in different contexts. Key themes include the interpretations of destruction, the role of archaeology in reconstructing historical sieges, and the significance of militaria found in destruction layers. Case studies highlight specific archaeological findings, such as evidence of late Republican sieges in Slovenia, new research on the Augustan battlefield at Kalkriese, and military artifacts from destruction layers in Palestine. Other contributions investigate the military equipment associated with the Batavian revolt, the location of the Batavian battle in 69 AD, and the presence of soldiers in the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The volume also addresses the implications of military finds from various sites, including a Roman naval camp in Cologne and the auxiliary fort at Carnuntum, as well as the destruction horizon from the Marcomannic Wars. Further studies delve into the deposition of military equipment during the siege of Dura-Europos and the interpretation of a late-third-century fire at South Shields. The findings underscore the complex relationship between military actions and archaeological evidence, revealing insights into the past.