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Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Mars with shied and spear, and a goose
Most Roman sculpture used local stone. It was rarely moved very far unless it was transported by water. This Roman sandstone carving showing Mars is from the fort of Segontium at Caernarfon, north-west Wales. Mars was the Roman god of war. He was popular with Roman soldiers and was shown in armour with a crested helmet, often with a shield and spear. This is typical of native techniques and style.
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Site Name: Segontium, Caernarfon
Notes: Found in a modern revetment to the defences on the north-west side of the fort
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