Loculus
Loculus (Latin: loculus) - an ancient roman type of bag, presumably was part of the legionnaires marching equipment. There are three versions of the use of the loculus: as a briefcase, a waterskin, and a grain bag. The presence of a tieable neck and stitched leather parts of the loculus supports the latter two options.
Romano-Germanic Museum, Mainz, Germany. 1-2 century AD
Presumably a fragment of a leather loculus. 1-2 century AD
Sketch from Trajan's column. Early 2nd century ADReenactment
When preparing for campaigns, it is highly recommended to acquire a loculus. In historical reconstruction, it is used for storing grain or for carrying water, and its use as a regular briefcase is considered unlikely.
Loculus-burdyuk, reconstruction
Loculus-grain bag, reconstruction
Loculus-grain bag, reconstructionRelated topics
Ancient military campaigns, Pouch, Trajan's Column
Literature
- Junkelmann M. Die Legionen des Augustus. Der romische Soldat im archaeologischen Experiment. Mainz am Rhein, 2003. – 342 S.
- Authors of Augustan biographies: The Gallican Volcano. "Avidius Cassius", V, 3.
- Polybius. Universal History, VI, 39.
- M.Volken «DAI-Rom. Neg.1991.0148, Cichorius Bild IV-V».
Gallery
Trajan's column. Early 2nd century AD
Presumably a fragment of a leather loculus. 1-2 century AD
Romano-Germanic Museum, Mainz, Germany. 1-2 century AD
