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Ancient Roman Graffiti Discovered Near Hadrian's Wall
9/7/2025
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- Archaeologists from Newcastle University and Historic England found Roman graffiti near Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria.
- Dating to 207 A.D., the carvings were likely created by Roman soldiers.
- One inscription mentions the consulate of Aper and Maximus, adding historical context.
- Mike Collins noted the inscriptions' importance for understanding Hadrian's Wall's construction.
- Future studies will use laser scanning to create 3D models for analysis.
