Ex Oriente Ad Danubium; The Syrian Units on the Danube Frontier of the Roman Empire


World Heritage Site: Frontiers of the Roman Empire

Publication Year: 2014

Publication Type: Book review

Publication Identifier: WHE4BB16FB8DC

Summary

Roman military strategy on the Danube frontier incorporated Syrian units, as revealed by historical and archaeological evidence. These units played a crucial role in securing the empire's northern border, blending Eastern tactical innovations with Roman organizational frameworks. The study analyzes their deployment, training, and cultural integration through textual sources, inscriptions, and material culture, offering new insights into the Roman army's adaptability and multicultural dynamics during the 2nd to 4th centuries CE.

Citation

Ureche, P. (2014). EX ORIENTE AD DANUBIUM; THE SYRIAN UNITS ON THE DANUBE FRONTIER OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. Journal of Ancient History and Arheology, 1(1), 64–65. https://doi.org/10.14795/j.v1i1.15

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