DESPRE DESCOPERIRILE DE OBIECTE ROMANE ÎN APE
ON DISCOVERIES OF ROMAN OBJECTS FOUND IN WATERS

Summary/Abstract: Roman era objects found in water are less numerous than finds from other epochs. In many cases the motive for their presence is unknown and hard to interpret. Some of them certainly are or should be interpreted as votive offerings. Other finds reached the water because of the bridge or shoal crossing, battles fought near rivers, erosion or belonged to some lost ship cargoes. Military items, especially swords, daggers, helmets and shiels were recovered near roman army centres. The next category of finds is formed by bronze vessels of all types, together with ceramic and other iron objects (especially tools). Also hoards with silver and gold items were recovered and, sometimes, coins in large quantities.

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