Kalkriese and the Clades Variana

[Daniel S Peterson]

Okay, Tim, I think we have ground to a stalement for now, but just wanted to add that in my theory, the couch pottery, instruments ect. were not on the pack mules to be evacuated, but instead, were simply found in the camp area. Even if only a centurion were in charge of the "camp" the ivory inlaid couch-bed could have belonged to him, and not Varus or a another high ranking officer who thought enough to drag it along through 3 days of fighting. The piece of furniture may have been very valuable when it was made, it it is hard to surmise its condition at the time of loss, Perhaps it was in poor condition, damaged, or even long out of "style" and could have been affordable for a centurion, who may have had a wagon to haul it, his tent and other camp equippage. Making this the last stand with things like pottery and furniture still in tow, after three to four days make this all the more unlikely.<br>
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Anyway, only time, and further discoveries will prove who's really right. Just hope what I believe is the real ambush/battle much further east is documented before you make the movie, so you can adjust the story accordingly. I have second and third hand stories,rumours of much more material than what's at Kalrkreise being found out there, including at least one period Roman helmet (that I have seen). Secrets like that are hard to keep, and the "bombshell" will probably drop soon.<br>
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I will be "off the net" (army jargon) the next few day, but when I'm back I'll drop a line to your site with some suggestions and comments (other than battlefield location of course).<br>
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All the best, Dan. <p></p><i></i>