Tumulus of a Roman Officer
Item
Object Title
Tumulus of a Roman Officer
Spatial Coverage
Site: Tropeum Traiani/Adamclissi [Adamklissi]
Modern Country: RO
Identifier
Source
Current location relative to findspot: In situ
Findspot Description: Located 60m North from the monument and 260m West from the altar
Medium
Funerary
Material
Wood, stone, earth
Description
Object Description: The tumulus marks the incineration tomb of a Roman Commander who perished in the battle of 102 CE. Circular in form, with a diameter of 46m, and height of 7m, the structure was made of stone, wood, and earth.
General Photo: Creative Commons: CristianChirita
Date
102 CE
Patron
Military
Subject
Military
Scribe
AHC
Entered
4/23/18