A Roman legionary with javelin and gladius at the Golden Gate in the Old Town of Split, Croatia in Split, Croatia

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In this photo : a Roman legionary standing guard at the Golden Gate in the Old Town of Split, Croatia. The Roman legionary was a professional heavy infantryman of the Roman army after the Marian reforms. Legionaries had to be Roman citizens under the age of 45. They enlisted in a legion for twenty-five years of service, a change from the early practice of enlisting only for a campaign. The last five years were on veteran lighter duties.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: Golden Gate, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia, Balkan, Southern Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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