WebScutum found at Dura-Europos. The scutum (Classical Latin: [ˈskuːt̪ʊ̃]; pl.:scuta) was a type of shield used among Italic peoples in antiquity, most notably by the army of ancient Rome starting about the fourth century BC.
WebAug 20, 2019 · What is it? This mid 3rd century AD semi-cylindrical shield is known as a scutum and was used by legionary soldiers of the Roman Empire. Constructed of thin strips of wood glued together in layers to create a plywood board, the surface is covered with red-dyed hide or parchment.
WebWhile oval and circular shields were used in the Roman military by different members of the armed forces and at varying times during the entire period of ancient Rome, the curved, rectangular scutum was the primary protective shield used by the legionaries during the height of Rome's military dominance in the Mediterranean region and the ...
WebThe scutum from Dura-Europos is the only surviving semi-cylindrical shield from Roman times. It is now in the Yale University Art Gallery (inventory number 1933.715). The shield was found in the excavation campaign of 1928/37 on Tower 19 …
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Romans in Britain - The Roman Soldier's Shield - Scutum
WebAlthough much of the resulting object is modern, it remains an important example of the classic semi-cylindrical shield known as a scutum, used by Roman legionaries and known from literary sources; no other examples outside Dura-Europos have been found.
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Roman Gladius and Scutum: Carving out an Empire - HistoryNet
WebAug 13, 2010 · At the height of Rome’s conquests, the Roman foot soldier dominated the battlefield with disciplined coordination of the weapons in his arsenal—first by hurling his thin, iron-tipped pilum (javelin) at the enemy and then deciding the issue at close quarters using gladius (sword) and scutum (shield).
WebA scutum is a shield. The plural form is scuta. There are many options for scutum size, shape, and materials. The "standard" specifications are given below in bold, followed by options and explanations. At the end is a summary of historical evidence for the scutum.
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Scutum Constellation (the Shield): Stars, Story, Location
WebIt was discovered in an infrared survey in 2008. Scutum is a small constellation in the southern sky. It represents the shield. Scutum is home to the Wild Duck Cluster (Messier 11) and the red supergiants Stephenson 2-18 and UY Scuti, both among the largest stars known.
WebThis is the only known surviving example of the semicylindrical shield known as a scutum, used by Roman legionaries and known from literary sources. Found flattened, in thirteen pieces, and missing its umbo (central boss), the shield was reconstructed by the Yale-French excavation team.
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From Clipeus to Scutum: The Roman Shield’s Evolution
WebFeb 28, 2020 · The scutum was eventually replaced with other types of shields, such as the small, circular parma that was first deployed by the velites and cavalry. As with our modern armament, changes were constant, even though they were not always an improvement.