Divers unearth exceptional military artifacts attributed to the famed Roman battle
In a series of exciting archaeological discoveries this summer, a bronze Montefortino-type helmet dating back to the First Punic War and three ancient 'fairy houses' have been uncovered in Sardinia and Sicily.
Off the coast of Sicily, in the Aegates Islands, archaeologists discovered a well-preserved bronze helmet. Inscribed with the Latin words 'Servius Sulpicius, quaestor, son of Gaius, approved,' the helmet, according to researchers, may have belonged to Gaius Sulpicius, who could have been a consul during the First Punic War. The helmet was found near the site of the Battle of the Aegates, which took place in 241 B.C. between Rome and Carthage. The Sicilian regional government announced the find on September 5, stating that it enriches historical knowledge of the battle.
The helmet, described as 'one of the most beautiful and complete ever recovered,' is now undergoing further examination to uncover more about its history.
Meanwhile, on the Italian island of Sardinia, excavators unearthed three ancient 'fairy houses.' Located near Teulada, the Nuraghe Sa Perdaia, considered the most significant of about seventy Nuraghi, follows the contour of the hill like a wall. These structures, believed to have been built between 1500 and 730 B.C., are unique to Sardinia and are thought to have served various purposes, including religious and defensive ones.
The discoveries in Sardinia and Sicily strengthen the image of these regions, according to a Sicilian official. Italy, the official further stated, is rich with thousands of years of history.
For more updates on these and other archaeological finds, follow Andrea Margolis, a lifestyle writer for Digital and Fox Business, on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to [email protected].
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