Unique Roman armor found in Germany: sheds light on the art of armor repair

A unique Roman chainmail discovered in Germany in 2012 revealed previously unknown details of the Roman Empire's military logistics. Thanks to modern research methods, including X-ray scanning and computed tomography, scientists were able to study the ancient artifact without damaging it.

It turned out that it was not just one layer of armor, but four different pieces of chainmail dating back to the II-III centuries AD. This is reported by Interesting Engineering.

The study showed how Roman legionnaires solved the problem of military equipment maintenance far from the main repair shops. Scientists have found that the army actively cooperated with local artisans to maintain combat capability.

"This is the first clear evidence of chainmail being repaired outside of a military facility," said Dr. Martin Weinhoven of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

It turned out that the soldiers could not completely melt down the iron chainmail due to the specific design of small connected rings. Instead, they used old armor as "donors" for patches and partial repairs of usable pieces.

The discovery confirms the unique adaptability of the Roman army - soldiers were forced to adapt to local conditions and make the most of the available equipment.

This artifact provides a unique insight into the daily life of Roman legionaries, demonstrating their ingenuity and practicality.

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