The glass from the 1995 excavations in Camp F at Masada: The use of luxury and common Early Roman glass in military context. (2nd January 2016) - Jackson-Tal, Ruth E.
Abstract : Camp F at Masada, southern Judea, is part of the siege works constructed by the Roman Army against the Jewish rebels during the Jewish Revolt. It is divided into two areas and chronological stages: the larger outer Camp F1, is dated to the time of the siege against Masada, until its fall in 73/4 AD and the inner Camp F2, is dated between 106 and 113 AD or even later in 115–117 AD A group of luxury and common mostly drinking vessels were discovered in the 1995 Excavations in Camp F at Masada, concentrated in several units that probably served as the senior officers living quarters and headquarters, and the common soldiers dwellings. Their analysis will be used to study cultural and social implications as a reflection of the personal drinking habits of high ranked commanders and legionaries of the Roman army.