08-27-2011, 08:03 AM
Quote: I wonder is it's possible for there to be something like it, but in the dessert?! Then it'd be much nicer condition.
Have you read up on Dura Europos Sam? A dozen or so Roman soldiers were "entombed" in a counter-mine, to prevent Persians from digging into the city. I know there was a shield in exceptional condition (for it being 2000 years old, and still having the original paint and whatnot on it). I am unaware of what else exactly was found there. Check it out
Quintus Furius Collatinus
-Matt
-Matt