Lost Military
Legio IX Hispana, the Lost Ninth
Vanished c. 120 AD · Caledonia, Scotland
UnsolvedThe prize. A whole Roman legion, erased
Where. Caledonia, Scotland
Status. Unsolved
Where. Caledonia, Scotland
Status. Unsolved
The account
The Ninth Legion marched north into Caledonia and simply disappeared from Rome's records, and where the legendary lost legion met its end is argued to this day.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Caledonia, Scotland.
- What you are chasing is A whole Roman legion, erased. Work the documented record of Legio IX Hispana, the Lost Ninth back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Caledonia, Scotland and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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