Lorica squamata - Wikipedia
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.
3 Key Types of a Roman Soldier’s Armour | History Hit
2018年7月31日 · The Romans used three types of body armour: a hooped arrangement called lorica segmentata; scaled metal plates called lorica squamata, and chain mail or lorica hamata. Mail was durable and was used almost throughout Roman history as Roman soldier’s armour.
Lorica squamata - IMPERIUM ROMANUM
Lorica squamata was a scale armor which – judging by both finds and figurative representations – never enjoyed the same popularity among the ancient Romans as chain mail (lorica hamata). Perhaps it was more popular with the officer and cavalry staff.
Roman Armor: Lorica Segmentata, Hamata, Squamata
The Roman scale armor, known as lorica squamata, was quite popular among certain sections of the Roman army – possibly due to its aesthetic look. It was chiefly taken up by the standard bearers (signifers), centurions, and cavalrymen.
Experts Restore Lorica Squamata Armor From Ancient Rome - All …
2024年6月20日 · 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.
Only known lorica squamata armor reassembled - The History Blog
2024年6月20日 · 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.
Lorica Squamata - Australian National University
Alternately, the marble relief in the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua, shows a lorica squamata, worn by a 1st century legionary. This is sleeveless with broad reinforcing shoulder-straps that fit together from throat to breast-bone.
One-of-a-Kind Roman Lorica Squamata Armor Restored
2024年6月22日 · 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.
One of its kind, 1,500-year-old Roman ‘Lorica Squamata’ legion …
2024年6月20日 · In a remarkable feat of preservation, the only known example of a “Lorica Squamata” model Roman legionary armor, dating back 1,500 years, has been successfully restored in Türkiye. This unique artifact was unearthed at the ancient site of Satala in Gümüşhane during the 2020 excavation season.
One of its kind, 1,500-year-old Roman ‘Lorica Squamata’ legion …
2024年6月21日 · 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.