Vienna Mass Grave of Roman Soldiers Reveals Mysterious Surge of Grim Groin Wounds—What Deadly Battle Lies Beneath?

Vienna Mass Grave of Roman Soldiers Reveals Mysterious Surge of Grim Groin Wounds—What Deadly Battle Lies Beneath?

Vindobona was established as a military camp in the late first century C.E. as part of the Roman province of Pannonia. Due to its location along the Danube River, Vindobona was a prominent camp that aided in defending the Roman Empire against German tribes.

The Marcomannic Wars, which occurred roughly between 166 and 180 C.E., were fought near Vindobona, but archaeologists have no evidence of a battle occurring in Hasenleitengasse. Still, researchers are attempting to determine the identities of the soldiers and learn more about how and why they died.

“These individuals may have been Roman military personnel,” Strang said to Live Science. “But they might not all be Romans. There’s a chance that it is a commingled grave, with Romans and another Germanic tribe.”

For now, the story behind this grisly find will remain largely shrouded in mystery.


After reading about the Roman-era mass grave in Austria holding more than 100 men, learn about the archaeological discoveries made while the Danube River’s water levels were low. Then, see the mass grave with more than 1,000 skeletons that was unearthed in Germany.

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