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The lorica squamata (Latin pronunciation: [loːr̺iːka skʷaːmaːt̪a]) is a type of scale armour used by the ancient Roman military [1] during the Roman Republic and at later periods. It was made from small metal scales sewn to a fabric backing.
Jun 22, 2024 · In an unprecedented conservation triumph, the only known example of Roman legionary Lorica Squamata armor, dated to be around 1500 years old, has been meticulously restored in Turkey. This exceptional piece of military history was unearthed from the ancient site of Satala, located in Gümüşhane, during the 2020 excavation season.
Jun 20, 2024 · The only known surviving Roman lorica squamata armor, discovered in a 2020 excavation at the ancient town of Satala in northeastern Turkey, has been reassembled. It dates to the Late Roman period (5th century A.D.) and is in remarkably intact condition.
Jun 27, 2024 · Lorica Squamata, also known as "scale armor," was a type of protective gear widely used in the Roman military. Higher-ranking soldiers, including officers, standard bearers (signifiers), musicians, and certain cavalry units, primarily wore this armor.
Jun 20, 2024 · In 2020, archaeologists working in the ancient city of Satala in Türkiye unearthed a well-preserved and one-of-a-kind example of ancient Rome’s Lorica Squamata armor. This armor, with its scaly and flexible design consisting of many small plates, originated in the Late Roman Period.
Jun 21, 2024 · The 1,500-year-old Roman ‘Lorica Squamata’ legion armor, the only known example in the world, found in the ancient city of Satala in the village of Sadak in the Kelkit district of Gümüşhane in the Black Sea region of Türkiye, was restored.
Jun 21, 2024 · They found a well-preserved suit of lorica squamata armor, once worn by a soldier in the Roman legions. This type of “scale armor” was popular among high-ranking Roman officers and standard ...
