Roman Ballista Stone Projectile ngi In a Roman Tomb

In a Roman Tomb

In Roman society

and Pyrgos Mavroraki provide insights into the architecture and economy of the time

highlighting the sacred role of textiles in their cultural and spiritual practices

Roman Ballista Stone Projectile ngi In a Roman TombRoman Empire, c. 100300 AD A compelling and rare example of Roman artillery ammunition: a hand worked brown and cream stone, roughly spherical with a subtly oval profile and an honest, tactile surface. The piece bears obvious tool marks and pock scored faces from being knapped to shapeevidence of fast, utilitarian manufacture likely carried out by camp labour. Ballista stones were standardized for weight and shape to ensure predictable flight when