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Roman siege engines: shelter for sappers digging a tunnel, Vineae 1, semi-circular shelter Pluteus 2, shelter Testudo with battering ram Aries 3, shelter on rolling cylinders Musculus 4, siege tower or the Taker of Cities, Helepolis 5, five-storey tower Sambucae 6, and battering ram on chains Aries 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795
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1. Roman Siege Engines: A Glimpse into Ancient Warfare This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created in 1795 by Friedrich Johann Bertuch, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of ancient Roman siege engines. The image showcases an impressive array of devices employed by the Romans to breach the walls of their adversaries during sieges. At the center of the image, we find Roman soldiers constructing a shelter (Vineae 1) for sappers as they dig a tunnel towards the enemy walls. Nearby, a semi-circular shelter (Pluteus 2) provides protection for soldiers manning a siege engine, possibly a large catapult. Three distinctive siege engines are depicted in this engraving. The Testudo (3) is a tortoise-like shelter with a battering ram (Aries 3) attached, offering protection to the soldiers as they assault the enemy gates. The Musculus (4) is a shelter mounted on rolling cylinders, allowing it to be moved easily around the battlefield. Two towering structures dominate the scene. The Helepolis (5), or the Taker of Cities, is a siege tower with multiple levels, allowing soldiers to advance towards the enemy walls under cover. The Sambucae (6), a five-storey tower, is another impressive structure designed to breach walls through the use of battering rams (Aries 7) mounted on chains. This intricately detailed engraving offers a unique perspective on the advanced engineering and military tactics employed by the ancient Romans during sieges, making it an invaluable historical resource.
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