A Symbol of Protection on Hadrian’s Wall: A Roman Period Phallus Amulet Made of Jet
Recent excavations at the Vindolanda Roman Fort have unearthed a small, 2.5 cm long phallus pendant made of jet, dating back to the early 4th century AD. Dr. Andrew Birley, the director of the Vindolanda excavations, estimates that this “wonderful little artifact” was lost sometime around the construction of the barracks wall where it was