Elemente de arcuri şi săgeţi descoperite recent la Micia
Elements of Bows and Arrows Recently Discovered at Micia

Summary/Abstract: Surveys undertaken in recent years in the Micia camp have led to the identification of a rich and varied archaeological material, consisting of various categories of pieces, including the elements of Roman military equipment. The Micia camp, located at a short distance from the Mureş Gorge, was an important strategic point of Dacia's defensive system. Through its position, this fortification guarded the western border of the province, controlling its access through the most important route to Pannonia. One of the troops stationed here since the beginning of this fortification is Cohors II Flavia Commagenorum Equitata Sagittariorum. The soldiers of this auxiliary unit, consisting of oriental archers, infantry and cavalry, had as a favorite weapon the bow and arrows. Over time, several pieces of military equipment have been identified that can be attributed to Commagien soldiers. In these lines are presented 4 other artifacts, discovered in recent years on the surface of the camp from Veţel. It is about two arrowheads with a trilobate profile, made of iron and two deer horn laths. These specifically oriental elements indicate once again the characteristics of the equipment used by the Commagean archers stationed at Micia.

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