Dura Europas finds?

[Marcus Cassius LegioXIV]

I've heard about a lot of items found at Dura Europas like the famous shield and eastern armor, but what else was found, in what shape and would there be a web site or book that has photos of the items, not just little tid-bits? Also I heard they found remains of Roman soldiers, did they wear segs or mail and what color tunics wear found with them, course that would not end the white and red tunic debates! Thanks

[FAVENTIANVS]

http://www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/stj/dura.htm

[Matthew Amt]

The definitive book came out last year or so, and it ought to be listed somewhere on that site. Especially since Simon James wrote it, I believe. It ain't cheap, unless you can find a "damaged" copy, etc. But I've had a look at it, and it's well worth if if that's your area of interest. (Anyone got the bibliographic information? Might be in the References and Reviews section, actually...)

The Roman bodies (and apparently one Persian) were skeletal, no remaining clothing. Some mail and shield parts were found with them, and I think some weapons, but no helmets. Other shields and goodies were found on other parts of the site, including a padded cap apparently made for wearing under a helmet. No segmentata pieces at all.

Happy reading! Vale,

Matthew

[Martin Moser]

I guess Matt means this:

Excavations at Dura-Europos, Final Report Volume VII: The Arms and Armour, and Other Military Equipment. James, S.T. 2004, British Museum Press, London