Where did the soldiers come from?
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Where did the Romans on the Antonine Wall come from? Soldiers, their families, and traders came to Scotland from all over the Roman Empire. Let’s find out more here
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Names on gravestones are a good indicator of people’s origins. This gravestone found at Twechar is dedicated to Salmanes, a 15 year old, by his father also called Salmanes. This name suggest a Middle Eastern origin and shows the diversity on the Antonine Wall. get a closer look here
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