Unearthed English Terracotta Army by Hadrian's Wall

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Recent archaeological findings near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland have revealed dozens of miniature warrior figurines, comparable in size to action figures, alongside a partially legible Latin plaque. The inscription is attributed to Nero Nesttenus, a noted miniaturist sculptor. This discovery raises the possibility of Emperor Hadrian's burial site being located nearby, as he died in AD 138. The figurines, which are remarkably intact and detailed, including fragile spears, number over a hundred. Despite the intriguing nature of the findings, skepticism exists regarding the credibility of the reports, particularly due to concerns about sensationalism in media coverage. The mention of the Aprilus Primus legion adds historical context to the discussion.
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Unearthed by Hadrians wall Northumberland, dozens of minature warriors the
size of action men have been found along with a partiially legible latin
plaque, the inscription bears all the hall marks of Nero Nesttenus, a renowned
minaturist sculpter, it seems it is possible that Emperor Hadrian who died
in AD138 may be buried near by.
Found in sunday express.
 
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I would think the figurines were idols of some sort.
 
arildno said:
I would think the figurines were idols of some sort.

There is a picture in the paper arildno, the figurines are remarkably intact
and detailed, even the very flimsy looking spears are not broken, over a
hundred have been found so far.
 
I'd be rather dubious about anything like this found in the paper today :rolleyes:. Like in the mail, there was an article outlining how the government intended to fine people burning charcoal on barbeques. It was only when I pointed out the name of the author to my dad, that he realized :smile:
 
cristo said:
I'd be rather dubious about anything like this found in the paper today :rolleyes:. Like in the mail, there was an article outlining how the government intended to fine people burning charcoal on barbeques. It was only when I pointed out the name of the author to my dad, that he realized :smile:

Yep just re read it, the Aprilus Primus legion :smile:
 

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