One-of-a-Kind Roman Lorica Squamata Armor Restored In an unprecedented conservation triumph, the only known example of Roman legionary Lorica Squamata armor, dated to be around 1500 years old, has been meticulously restored in Turkey. This exceptional piece of military history was unearthed from the ancient site of Satala, located in Gümüşhane, during the 2020 excavation season. The restoration project, spearheaded by Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, showcases an extraordinary effort to preserve and understand Roman military heritage. The Journey of Restoration Initially discovered with the aid of the Ankara Regional Laboratory, the armor was carefully extracted from the site and transferred to the Erzurum Regional Restoration and Conservation Laboratory in 2021. The Praetorian Guards: To Serve and Protect the Roman Emperors… Most of the Time The Original Swiss Army Knife, Must Have Gadget for Legionnaires on the Go     Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAsiaAncient PlacesRead Later