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Colchester: From Bronze Age to Boudica

The Ancients

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Gosbek Mercury

The gosbek mercury is a representation of an actual gladiator who may well have been known across roman britain as these renowned fighters. It can also shine a light on, i'm more wary about saying this now, after last time, but can it ora light on roman religion in this part of the country at that time? Yes, i think so. But again, as i say, you know, gosbex is a funny sight. Such a temple complex would be built there,. certainly respecting some kind of place of gathering which weren't well known in minage britain. Mercury seems to be something there was an affinity to in orn age religion

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