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Roman Bronze Arrowhead | 1st Century AD Military Artifact
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Description
Description
This authentic Roman bronze arrowhead dates to the 1st century AD, the time of Roman rule in Judea. It features the classic trilobate design with barbed edges, a form widely used by Roman archers for its penetrating power and effectiveness in battle. Arrowheads like this were carried by Roman auxiliary troops and used in warfare and frontier defense across the empire.
Discovered in Jerusalem, this artifact provides a direct link to the Roman military presence in the Holy Land nearly 2,000 years ago.
Length: 5.5 cm / 2.17 inches
Weight: 6.9 grams
Biblical Significance:
Arrowheads of this style were likely in use during the lifetime of Jesus and throughout the New Testament era. Roman soldiers equipped with such weaponry patrolled Judea, including during events such as the crucifixion and later Jewish revolts, linking this artifact to the militarized presence described in the Gospels.
Period and Time
Period and Time
1st Century AD — Roman Imperial Period. A time when the Roman Empire was at its height, expanding its borders and maintaining control through advanced military technology, including precision-forged arrowheads like this one.
Material
Material
Bronze — cast and shaped for durability and armor-piercing effectiveness, commonly used in Roman military equipment.
Provenance
Provenance
The Private Collection of the Baidun Family