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title: Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6027/roman-soldier-guards-a-captured-gaul/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6027.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6027.jpg)

## Image Caption

This is a terracotta relief. Captured weapons and a cloak hang on a tree as a trophy (symbol of victory). The stamped inscription M(arcus) Anton(ius) Epaphra(s) refers to the workshop producing the plaque. Made in [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/), circa 1-20 CE. From the Tonwley Collection. (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, November 08). Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6027/roman-soldier-guards-a-captured-gaul/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 08, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6027/roman-soldier-guards-a-captured-gaul/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul." *World History Encyclopedia*, 08 Nov 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6027/roman-soldier-guards-a-captured-gaul/>.

## License & Copyright

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