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September 10, 2025

A Roman fibula from a transcontinental port on the fringes of the Empire

Key Points

The discovery of a rare Aucissa-type fibula indicates it belonged to a Roman soldier.
Found in Berenike, this brooch dates back to the mid-first century AD, revealing trade connections.
Excavation at a transcontinental port provides insights into local Roman presence and cultural ties.
This find highlights the significance of personal items in understanding identity within the Roman Empire.

Abstract

A brooch found in a mid-first-century AD context at the Roman port of Berenike, on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, represents the southernmost find of an Aucissa-type fibula. The item reflects the identity of its wearer, possibly a Roman soldier, for whom it may have held sentimental value.

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