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Judi Lynn

(162,379 posts)
Thu Oct 15, 2020, 02:40 PM Oct 2020

Archaeological proof for 1,700 YearOld Chemical fighting

Simon James presented CSI-style claims that approximately 20 Roman soldiers discovered in the mine in the town of Dura-Europos in Syria had died, not because of a sword or a spear, but because of asphyxia, said at the conference of the Archeological Institute of America.



The ancient site of Dura-Europos on the Euphrates River in Syria.

The Romans who set up a large garrison conquered Dura-Europos on the Euphrates. The city was vigorously attacked by an army from the powerful new Sasanian Persian Empire around 256 AD.

The dramatic story is told entirely from archaeological remains; no ancient text describes it. Excavations during the 1920s-30s, renewed in recent years, have resulted in spectacular and gruesome discoveries.



Fortifications at Dura-Europos, Syria

The Sasanians used the full range of ancient siege techniques to break into the city, including mining operations to breach the walls. Roman defenders responded with ‘counter-mines’ to thwart the attackers.

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Archaeological proof for 1,700 YearOld Chemical fighting (Original Post) Judi Lynn Oct 2020 OP
Horrible Wicked Blue Oct 2020 #1
Truly. Thank you, W.B. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2020 #5
Most Interesting, Ma'am The Magistrate Oct 2020 #2
Totally surprised to find it. Never would have expected it could have happened. Thank you. Judi Lynn Oct 2020 #4
Humans seem to be really good at this stuff. jeffreyi Oct 2020 #3
Seem to have real enthusiasm for it, unfortunately, a real flair. n/t Judi Lynn Oct 2020 #6

Wicked Blue

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1. Horrible
Thu Oct 15, 2020, 02:44 PM
Oct 2020

Why are humans so expert at killing one another, but incompetent when it comes to protecting our environment?

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