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Scientists Uncover Mysterious Remains of Roman Soldiers in Croatia
A team of European archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the ancient city of Mursa, Croatia, uncovering seven fully preserved skeletons that date back approximately 1,700 years. The skeletal remains were found in 2011 during a dig at the site, which was once a water well repurposed as a mass grave.
The researchers have identified the skeletons as belonging to tall adult men, with four being younger adults and three middle-aged individuals. Despite their robust appearance, all seven skeletons showed signs of early-life stress, such as wear on their teeth. The remains were placed in different positions and at varying depths but appear to have been buried simultaneously.
According to the researchers, it's likely that these soldiers were killed during a 260 C.E. battle for control of the city or succumbed to injuries sustained in a skirmish afterward. The men may have been hastily interred, suggesting that their deaths were sudden and traumatic.
Several of the skeletons displayed injuries consistent with brutal combat. One suffered blunt-force trauma to its facial bones, while two others had puncture wounds on their torsos, likely inflicted by arrows or spear tips. These findings provide a glimpse into the violent nature of life in ancient Mursa.
An analysis of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes revealed that the soldiers were primarily grain-eaters, with little meat consumption in their diets. The researchers also conducted DNA analysis on four skeletons, which found that none appeared to be native to Croatia. Instead, one was likely from northern Europe, while another hailed from the Byzantine Empire.
Mursa has been a subject of archaeological interest for decades, but this latest discovery sheds new light on the city's tumultuous past. The site was ravaged by conflicts during the Crisis of the Third Century, which saw Rome teeter on the brink of collapse due to civil wars, foreign invasions, and economic woes.
The city eventually ceased to exist as a major urban settlement after attacks in 441 C.E. However, this recent finding serves as a poignant reminder that even in ancient times, human lives were often cut short by violence and conflict. The discovery of these Roman soldiers' remains is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of Mursa's complex and troubled history.
A team of European archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the ancient city of Mursa, Croatia, uncovering seven fully preserved skeletons that date back approximately 1,700 years. The skeletal remains were found in 2011 during a dig at the site, which was once a water well repurposed as a mass grave.
The researchers have identified the skeletons as belonging to tall adult men, with four being younger adults and three middle-aged individuals. Despite their robust appearance, all seven skeletons showed signs of early-life stress, such as wear on their teeth. The remains were placed in different positions and at varying depths but appear to have been buried simultaneously.
According to the researchers, it's likely that these soldiers were killed during a 260 C.E. battle for control of the city or succumbed to injuries sustained in a skirmish afterward. The men may have been hastily interred, suggesting that their deaths were sudden and traumatic.
Several of the skeletons displayed injuries consistent with brutal combat. One suffered blunt-force trauma to its facial bones, while two others had puncture wounds on their torsos, likely inflicted by arrows or spear tips. These findings provide a glimpse into the violent nature of life in ancient Mursa.
An analysis of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes revealed that the soldiers were primarily grain-eaters, with little meat consumption in their diets. The researchers also conducted DNA analysis on four skeletons, which found that none appeared to be native to Croatia. Instead, one was likely from northern Europe, while another hailed from the Byzantine Empire.
Mursa has been a subject of archaeological interest for decades, but this latest discovery sheds new light on the city's tumultuous past. The site was ravaged by conflicts during the Crisis of the Third Century, which saw Rome teeter on the brink of collapse due to civil wars, foreign invasions, and economic woes.
The city eventually ceased to exist as a major urban settlement after attacks in 441 C.E. However, this recent finding serves as a poignant reminder that even in ancient times, human lives were often cut short by violence and conflict. The discovery of these Roman soldiers' remains is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of Mursa's complex and troubled history.
it's like we were there watching the whole battle go down i swear some of them had arrow wounds and blunt force trauma 
how sad 
at least they got to be preserved for us to see today 
but can u imagine dying from a skirmish 1700 yrs ago lol like what even is that 
also omg the fact that they ate mostly grains and no meat fam 
i mean who knew roman soldiers were still roaming around mursa, huh? 
anyway, im lowkey fascinated by the fact that these guys were grain-eaters lol like who eats all grains no meat? 
anyways, dna analysis shows they came from diff places & one was even from northern europe 
this discovery is so cool! 
. It's like they were sipping coffee at a ancient Starbucks or something 
️. The fact that they had stress on their teeth and injuries from combat is wild. You'd think that after all these years, we'd be able to figure out what happened to them. I'm kinda fascinated by the DNA results tho. Not knowing where they came from is like, totally mysterious 
. It's amazing how history can be so brutal at times, and it's cool that scientists are able to uncover these secrets 
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I mean, can you believe they were killed during battle over 1700 years ago? It's like something out of a historical thriller movie 
The injuries on these guys are brutal - one had facial bones smashed, and two had arrow wounds 
. And get this - their DNA showed they came from outside Croatia! One was from northern Europe, while another was from the Byzantine Empire 
️ It's like a window into ancient history that we didn't know existed 
Mursa was already super interesting, but now it's like a whole new level of intrigue 
. Can you believe they were grain eaters lol? Like, who knew ancient Romans didn't love a good burger or pizza? 
. The injuries from combat are crazy though - it's like they just walked into a medieval movie 
. This discovery is giving me so much to think about... like, what would our lives be like if we had to deal with that level of violence and trauma all the time? 
. It's crazy how their lives were cut short by brutal combat 
also the fact that none of the skeletons were native to croatia is wild, like who knows where they came from? 
. And the DNA results are crazy interesting, especially with the guy who came from northern Europe and another one from the Byzantine Empire 
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. It's a great reminder that even in ancient times, human lives were affected by conflict and violence 
. I wonder what else we can learn about this city and its history 
. like, who are we to judge ourselves when we know that people just a few centuries ago were struggling with the same fears & doubts as us? 
anyway, it's up to us to keep their memories alive, and maybe, just maybe, we can learn something from their experiences about how to build bridges instead of walls 
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! Can you imagine being one of those ancient Roman soldiers, fighting for your life in 260 C.E.? 
! But at the same time, it's heartbreaking to think about how they died 
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. I mean, who knew that none of those skeletons were even from Croatia? 
️. It's like a piece of history is finally being uncovered 
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. The fact that Mursa was destroyed by conflicts is no surprise, but it's still haunting to think that those soldiers' lives were cut short in such a violent way 
. I mean, think about it, we're talking ancient battles, brutal combat, and mass graves - talk about a Wild West vibe 
I was reading this super interesting article about the Roman soldiers found in Croatia and I got distracted by all the cool facts... but now I'm annoyed because I need to leave another comment on my thread 
. Anyway, back to Mursa - it's crazy to think that these guys were grain-eaters with little meat consumption in their diets. I mean, can you imagine not having pizza every Friday night? 
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It's like, can we please just let people write without the character limit? 
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. I mean, being able to tell where someone's from by their genetic makeup? That's wild tech right there! Anyway, it's always cool to see new discoveries like this, even if they are thousands of years old 
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