Mass Grave of Roman Warriors Found in Vienna

A mass grave of Roman Empire warriors was discovered during construction work at a football field in Vienna's Simmering district, revealing evidence of a 1st-century battle involving Germanic tribes. Archaeologists from the Vienna Museum confirmed the remains of at least 129 individuals, with the total possibly exceeding 150. The grave's discovery is unprecedented in Central Europe, as Roman soldiers were typically cremated until the 3rd century. The victims, all male and aged 20 to 30, showed battle wounds from swords, spears, and blunt trauma, ruling out execution. Carbon-14 dating placed the remains between 80 and 130 A.D., and further investigations are ongoing to understand this historical event. Experts described the find as a unique insight into Roman military history, given the lack of similar discoveries in the region.