What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. Related: Babylonian tablet preserves student's ...

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It is thought that this panel was originally part of a Roman shield, as indicated by the curved edges and central indentation where a shield boss could have been originally placed. Shields would ...