During excavations in Karabuk Province, Turkiye, archaeologists discovered two playing figurines believed to date back to the 5th century.. According to scientists, these artifacts are associated with the military-strategic game of the Romans, which indicates their presence in the region, writes Arkeonews.
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The discovery site, known as Adrianople, is located approximately 3 kilometers from modern Eskipazar. Named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, the city served as a key settlement during the Late Chalcolithic, Roman and Early Byzantine periods.
The city also has religious significance as the birthplace of Saints Alypius Stylitis and Stylian of Paphlagonia. Adrianople is also famous for its intricate mosaics of animals such as horses, elephants and griffins, which have become a source of information about ancient Roman life.
Associate Professor Ersin Celikbas from Karabuk University, who is leading the excavation team, explained Adrianople's historical role as a Roman military base. Situated near the eastern borders of the empire, the site served as a stronghold against potential invasions from the Black Sea region. Past excavations have uncovered important artefacts, notably a 3rd century Roman cavalry mask, indicating the city's military importance.
“These games were related to strategy and corresponded to the lifestyle of Roman military units,” explained Professor Celikbash.
The researcher noted that such finds strengthen the evidence that there was a Roman garrison in Adrianople from the 2nd to the 5th centuries AD.
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