Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ancient chemical warfare

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Ancient Persians 'gassed Romans' <read me

A UK researcher said he found evidence that the Persian Empire used
poisonous gases on the Roman city of Dura, Eastern Syria, in the 3rd
Century AD.

The theory is based on the discovery of remains of about 20 Roman soldiers found at the base of the city wall.

Remains of Persian soldier (Yale University Art Gallery, Dura-Europos Excavation Archive)

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