Kasr el-Harit

Kasr el-Harit

Kasr el-Harit is a small town located in the heart of the Egyptian desert near the Nile. It is the site of historical importance, namely because of 2 pieces of brass were excavated that were linked to a scutum (a type of Roman shield). [ [http://www.swan.ac.uk/classics/staff/ter/grst/student%20papers/Roman%20Rep%20shield.htm A Roman Republican Shield] ]

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