Archaeological proof for 1,700 YearOld Chemical fighting

[Judi Lynn]

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.

More:
https://archaeology-world.com/archaeological-proof-for-1700yearold-chemical-fighting/?utm_source=pushengage&utm_medium=push_notification&utm_campaign=pushengage