Ancient Roman parade masks reveal mysterious rituals

The discovery of an intact Roman soldier's parade mask has caused a stir in the research community, opening the door to understanding ancient rituals.

In Albeni, a commune in the Gorj district of Romania, an amateur archaeologist named Gheorghe Calotoiu discovered a strange artifact using his metal detector. Photo: @Gheorghe Calotoiu.

It is a unique iron mask belonging to a Roman soldier who was stationed at Albeni, estimated to date to around the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, during the reign of Hirstos. Photo: @Gheorghe Calotoiu.

In fact, Roman iron masks are rare because they corrode so quickly, making this a unique find. To date, only bronze Roman masks have been discovered in this country of Romania. Photo: @Gheorghe Calotoiu.

Roman soldiers used such masks in various military exercises or parade celebrations, said archaeologist Gheorghe Calotoiu. Photo: @Gheorghe Calotoiu.

The mask from Albeni is currently kept at the Gorj District Museum but will be sent to the Vasile Pârvan Archaeological Institute in Bucharest for restoration. After restoration, this unique artifact will be displayed at the museum in Târgu Jiu. Photo: @Gheorghe Calotoiu.

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