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This Roman gladiator helmet found at in Pompeii is our #ArtefactOfTheDay.

Worn by the murmillo, a gladiator that fought with a sword and shield, it is decorated with a medallion of Hercules and dates to c. 1st century CE.#Classics #Roman #Pompeii #Archaeology #Gladiator #Sport pic.twitter.com/fwFmg6SMK8

— The Classical Compendium 🏛️ (@TheClassicalCo) May 28, 2021