Carnuntum Jahrbuch

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This collection explores the intersection of military archaeology and conflict, focusing on various themes and case studies. Key contributions include discussions on Roman military equipment and the implications of destruction on Hadrian's Wall, as well as fundamental considerations regarding militaria from destruction horizons. Several case studies provide insights into specific historical events, such as the sieges conducted by Silla and evidence of a late Republican siege in Slovenia. Research on the battlefield at Kalkriese sheds light on Augustan conflicts, while analyses of military equipment from destruction layers in Palestine reveal the impact of warfare on material culture. Other studies examine artifacts from the Batavian revolt, the locations of significant battles, and the presence of soldiers in ancient cities like Pompeii and Herculaneum. Findings from various sites, including a Roman fleet camp and auxiliary forts, illustrate the effects of destruction during conflicts, including the Alamannic invasions and the final siege at Dura-Europos. This anthology emphasizes the importance of military artifacts in understanding the socio-political contexts of ancient warfare and the consequences of destruction on settlements.