Roman Legionary

Roman legionary payroll found in Masada

(ORDO NEWS) — Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a papyrus detailing the wages of a Roman soldier garrisoning one of Judea’s most formidable strongholds during the First Jewish War. Let’s be honest: an increase in salary would not be superfluous. Masada is an ancient fortress built by King Herod the Great between 37 and 31 BC. It is located on a cliff with steep slopes, which dramatically increases the defense capability…