12-15-2010, 02:34 PM
I agree with Sean and Robert that it is impossible to tell with absolute certainty. However, from what we know about the lives of legionaries, I think that what Dave described could be spot on. Those men did not look like underwear models or Arnold body builders BUT they were fit and strong.
The height I agree would vary. As an example, I am from Southern Italy. The average height amongst the males in my family from Southern Italy is between 5' 2" and 5' 7". However, one of my my uncles and I are 6'. I also have family in Rome where my uncle, his male children, and his brothers, are all between 5'9" and 6'2".
I am not saying that my family is living proof of the Roman era. However, being all Italians from those regions it is not unreasonable evidence.
The height I agree would vary. As an example, I am from Southern Italy. The average height amongst the males in my family from Southern Italy is between 5' 2" and 5' 7". However, one of my my uncles and I are 6'. I also have family in Rome where my uncle, his male children, and his brothers, are all between 5'9" and 6'2".
I am not saying that my family is living proof of the Roman era. However, being all Italians from those regions it is not unreasonable evidence.
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