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1,800-Year-Old Roman Soldier's Purse Discovered in Czechia

6/25/2025

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A remarkable discovery in South Moravia, Czechia, has unearthed a 1,800-year-old bronze wrist purse once belonging to a Roman soldier of the 10th Legion. This rare artifact, the oldest of its kind in the region, now resides at the Mušov Visitor Centre, shedding light on the daily lives of Roman military personnel.

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A remarkable discovery in South Moravia, Czechia, has unearthed a 1,800-year-old bronze wrist purse once belonging to a Roman soldier of the 10th Legion. This rare artifact, the oldest of its kind in the region, now resides at the Mušov Visitor Centre, shedding light on the daily lives of Roman military personnel.