Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda #history #romanempire #archaeology

Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda #history #romanempire #archaeology
Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda #history #romanempire #archaeology
Here is a wonderful silver ring from the #Roman fort at #Vindolanda
With the simple and poignant inscription ‘Matri Patri’ (Mum & Dad) ❤️ ❤️
📸 Us, museum at Vindolanda.
#romanbritain #archaeology #romanmilitary #skystorians #classicsbluesky #ancientjewellery
For #FindsFriday we have two boxwood combs, one of which was found still in its leather pouch in the Commanding Officer’s residence at #Vindolanda and dating to before 100 C.E.
All combs found were made on the continent and imported.
📸 Us
I just saw a pair of second hand shoes described as ‘New in Bog’ and thought of this.
#Vindolanda