Helmet was likely lost during battle of Aegades of 241 BC, researchers say
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Helmet was likely lost during battle of Aegades of 241 BC, researchers say
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Marine archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman-era helmet from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea that was lost during an ancient naval battle in 241 BC.
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