urises was a rider in the , a cavalry unit known to be active from the AD 70s through to the late second century. The fact that Marcus Aemilius Durises had a suggests that he may have been a Roman citizen, despite serving in the ; the higher pay and status of a cavalryman made it an attractive proposition for skilled horsemen even if they had the legal status to join the legions. The was almost
THE TOMBSTONE OF MARCUS AEMILIUS DURISES DINING WITH THE DEAD
Apr 12, 2024
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