Now they have been recovered during archaeological excavations in Carlisle, adjacent to Hadrian’s Wall. This suggested that the Roman elite lived near Hadrian’s Wall and the fort of Lugavalium, a short distance away from Carlisle Castle . Hadrian’s Wall served as the northern frontier of the empire, holding an elite cavalry unit, and links to the imperial court. (Anna Giecco/ Wardell Armstrong )Uncovering Roman Carlisle: An Exercise in Intricate ExcavationsThe finds are part of the Uncovering Roman Carlisle project, underway since 2017 after the discovery of a 3rd century Roman bathhouse. Top image: Three of the Roman intaglios, engraved semi-precious stones discovered by archaeologists near Hadrian’s Wall.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2023 00:15 UTC