Subdeacon Joe Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Where Did It Go? Quote In the period between 108 AD and around 160 AD, one of the most experienced legions vanished from the strength of the Imperial Roman Army. It was last recorded as serving in Britain but there is no record of what subsequently happened to the Legio IX Hispana and its fate has given rise to intense debate and speculation. When the new Emperor Claudius took control of Rome in 41 AD, the IX (9th) Legion (also identified as Legio VIIII) was one of the oldest in the imperial army. The 9th had first been raised in Spain (Hispana) in around 50 BCE by Pompey before being inherited by his arch enemy Julius Caesar who used it in his campaigns in Gaul. Quote After the successful suppression of the Iceni revolt, the 9th was reinforced and transferred to York, to guard what had become the northernmost border of the Roman Empire. Records show that by 77 AD it was well established in its new base. The last known, recorded activity of the 9th Legion in Britain was the construction of a new and improved stone fortress in York in 108/109 AD. A stamp of the Ninth legion from the fortress at Caerleon in Wales. Photo: York Museums Trust / CC BY-SA 4.0 After that, the 9th Legion simply vanishes from the historical record. An inscription from the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-180 AD) has been discovered which provides a list of all Roman Military units at that time and Legion IX Hispana is conspicuously missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 My guess is they did something so wrong that they were effectively erased from history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 The documentary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034389/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: The documentary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034389/ Brian Williams was there! Covering the arrival of Hilaria under heavy archery attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Since we know of only a very tiny percentage of ancient events, even as to Rome, not too surprising. Maybe they went to guard the Lost Tribes of Israel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Since they disappeared while based in the area of N. Scotland, I just assumed they "Pict" a fight with the wrong guys. Oh, I just amuse the life out of myself sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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