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The Roman period

Room 6

Two different worlds outline in this hall: the west part of Danube became the part of the Roman Empire with a highly developed society and with classic culture, while the east territory preserved its 'barbarian' iron-age characteristics. But these two parts interconnected; sometimes they were enemies, sometimes as peaceful tradesmen. The latter is presented in a market scene, somewhere at the 'limes'.

Curiosities:

  Roman soldiers were trained to hurt the enemy by stab-wound, as a six-centimeter deep wound was lethal due to contamination. Beside weapons, other fighting-machines are exhibited at the foot of the 'fortress'.
 
   
Silver quadripus
 
 
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