1,800-year-old Roman Legionary Base discovered at Tel Megiddo
The VIth Legion Roman legionary base is the only Roman military base of these dimensions that has been located and exposed in Israel.
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The VIth Legion Roman legionary base is the only Roman military base of these dimensions that has been located and exposed in Israel.
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient Roman legionary base in northern Israel dating back 1,800 years, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday. World News | Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 1,800-year-old Roman Military Base.
The site, at the foot of Tel Megiddo, served as a permanent base for more than 5,000 soldiers, for more than 180 years, according to excavation director Yotam Tepper.The post
The permanent presence of the Roman Empire in the Judaea province housed about 5,000 soldiers belonging to Legio VI Ferrata - Click the link for more details.
Archaeologists have unearthed the largest Roman legion base ever found in Israel at Tel Megiddo, shedding new light on Roman military strategies and their