Only three of these high-domed, wide-brimmed hats have ever been found — and this 2,000-year-old relic now on display at the Bolton Museum is the best-preserved of the bunch.

For more than a century, one particularly fascinating relic sat in storage at England’s Bolton Museum because it was too delicate to be brought out. But now, following state-of-the-art restoration work, this ancient artifact can finally be put on display.

For the first time, the public can now view a 2,000-year-old Roman soldier’s sun hat used during the conquest of Egypt. It’s one of just three hats of this type known to exist, and now, it’s by far the best-preserved artifact of its kind in the world.

The Ancient Sun Hat Meant To Keep A Roman Soldier Cool In Egypt’s Deserts

The hat was likely crafted for a Roman

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