The Scutum of Dura-Europos is the only surviving example of a Roman scutum shield. The wood was well preserved by the dry climate. From Syria. 3rd cent. A.D. (3024X3780)
The Scutum of Dura-Europos is the only surviving example of a Roman scutum shield. The wood was well preserved by the dry climate. From Syria. 3rd cent. A.D. (3024X3780)
David is Anointed (Dura-Europos Synagogue, Syria, 244 CE)
Wall painting of Mithras and Sol. Roman, ca. A.D. 210. Syrian, Dura-Europos [3000 x 2372]
An old personal project. Roman lenticular shield with 3 layers of sheets based on the Dura Europos examples. Pine sheets glued with animal glues. Coated with linen on both sides. Egg tempera paint that I made myself with natural pigments. I did not put the boss. reddit.com/gallery/ph0f3a
Roman scutum shield, the only known surviving example in the world, used in battle in the tortoise formation, 3rd century AD. From Dura-Europos in Syria
DURA EUROPOS
Stopped by the Yale Art Gallery (New Haven CT) and they have an awesome DURA EUROPOS exhibit. It is free and worth the trip if you are in New England.
http://media.artgallery.yale.edu/duraeuropos/
Roman scutum shield, the only known surviving example in the world, used in battle in the tortoise formation, 3rd century AD. From Dura-Europos in Syria
1,700 year old Horse Armor (Dura-Europos, Syria) [1920x1247]
This 3rdC AD Roman shield is the only known surviving example from the ancient world. It was discovered in the 1930s flattened and broken into 13 pieces during excavations of a Roman countermine at Dura-Europos, Syria. Now on display at Yale University. reddit.com/gallery/l6yj9l
The oldest map of Europe: the Dura-Europos Route map. It was painted on leather by a Roman Legionary around 230 AD. reddit.com/gallery/kzpc5u
Archeological Bow found near Dura Europos, possibly used by Armenian Auxiliaries youtu.be/1LrbrKDn_wc
200 A.D. Composite Bow excavated in Syria near Dura Europos youtu.be/1LrbrKDn_wc
The only surviving example of the iconic ancient Roman βscutumβ tower shield. Discovered during excavations at Dura-Europos, in Syria. It is now located in the Yale Art Gallery
The Dura-Europos Route map: painted on a leather shield of a Roman Legionnaire, the oldest surviving map of Europe arrived to us. (legend in comments) [1100 Γ 499]
Scale armor recovered from the Syrian city of Dura-Europos, likely used by one of the Roman/Palmyrene soldiers defending the city against the final Sasanian assault, 3rd century CE.[2736x3648]
David is Anointed (Dura-Europos Synagogue, 244 CE)
The oldest map of Europe: the Dura-Europos Route map. It was painted on leather by a Roman Legionary around 230 AD. reddit.com/gallery/kzpc5u
The oldest map of Europe: the Dura-Europos Route map. It was painted on leather by a Roman Legionary around 230 AD. reddit.com/gallery/kzpc5u
Scale armor recovered from the Syrian city of Dura-Europos (3rd century CE.)
Painted ceiling tile from the Dura Europos synagogue in Syria, one of the oldest discovered, 3rd century CE [961x1024] [OS]
Dura-Europos Route map compared to Tabula Peutingeriana reddit.com/gallery/kzx3ah
Scale armor recovered from the Syrian city of Dura-Europos, likely used by one of the Roman/Palmyrene soldiers defending the city against the final Sasanian assault, 3rd century CE.
Moses and the Burning Bush (Dura-Europos Synagogue, 244 CE)
Til the Sasanian Persians gassed Roman soldiers with sulfur dioxide during the Siege of Dura Europos. One of the earliest examples of chemical warfare en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sieβ¦
Dura-Europos Route map, drawn on a Roman shield, 3rd century CE [1536x890]
Herodβs Temple, from the Dura-Europos Synagogue, circa 240 AD [1600x989]
Roman scutum shield of testudo (turtle) formation. This is the only known surviving example of this kind of shields. Dura-Europos, 3rd century AD [1441x1820]
[March 30th, 1920] Archaeology. Dura-Europos is discovered by a French army officer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durβ¦
Dura-Europos: A Really Old Church.
Dura-Europos: A Really Old Church.
Description: Today we will begin our tour of the oldest church so far discovered anywhere in the world. Weβll take a look around the neighborhood, do a walk-through and maybe even put in an offer on this charming mid 3rd Century House Church.
Dura-Europos represents a city and a building that have experienced the very best and worst of humanity. From bloody sieges of the ancient world to modern day terror, this area has played host to the rise and fall of empires and it has seen various expansions of religions from Paganism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam just to name a few.
Embark with us on a two episode series featuring the history and stories revolving around one of the most important archaeological sites of our human history and let Steve from the History of the Papacy Podcast paint you a picture of archaeology, discovery, violence, triumph, enlightenment and chaos as we travel through time and experience the world of Dura-Europos.
https://youtu.be/OHuKqnd1bEk
Unknown artist -- Painted ceiling tile, Dura Europos synagogue, Syria (3rd century CE)
Several statues and wall paintings of different gods were uncovered by the Yale University Expedition to Dura Europos, Syria. These artistic representations pre-date the city's destruction that occurred in 257 CE users.stlcc.edu/mfuller/dβ¦
Roman scutum. This is the only known surviving example of this kind of shields. (Yale University). Dura-Europos, 3rd century AD [2732 x 3642]
The only preserved Roman scutum - legionary sheild. Dated to III AD. Found in Dura-Europos at Euphrates river. [500x666] imgur.com/4PqtLt9
[Artefact] The only preserved Roman scutum - legionary sheild. Dated to III AD. Found in Dura-Europos at Euphrates river. imgur.com/4PqtLt9
The only preserved Roman scutum - legionary sheild. Dated to III AD. Found in Dura-Europos at Euphrates river. imgur.com/4PqtLt9
The oldest surviving image of Jesus - Healing the paralytic man from Dura-Europos, ~ 232 CE isaw.nyu.edu/exhibitions/β¦
[BF1]Pretty sure the ruins on the British spawn is a reference to Dura Europos, an ancient city discovered by British Indian soldiers digging trenches (See #6) eurasianhistory.com/data/β¦
