Off the coast of Sicily, location of the ancient clash between Rome and Carthage, continue to yield their secrets. In the latest archaeological campaign conducted in August, a team of deep-sea explorers has recovered a bronze battering ram from the seabed, of Battle of the Aegates [1200×630]
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It’s 2,300 years old, embossed with a helmet, and belonged to the Romans. Additional engravings and inscriptions are covered by sea life that will be carefully removed later. With no article attached, I figured I’d save ya’ll a schlep to google.