Tacitus noted that the ancient Germanic peoples liked to gamble. The presence of the game counters however does not suggest idleness but rather points to the elite, princely life style of the man buried in this grave (all such counters found thus far were part of male burials), the connections he had with the Roman Empire, they are also a sign of luxury.
Tacitus noted that the ancient Germanic peoples liked to gamble. The presence of the game counters however does not suggest idleness but rather points to the elite, princely life style of the man buried in this grave (all such counters found thus far were part of male burials), the connections he had with the Roman Empire, they are also a sign of luxury.
