04 Extra The Roman Alpine campaign In 15 BC, the Romans led by Drusus und Tiberius conquered the Alpine regions. The most precise information on the planning and execution of the campaign have been handed to us by the Roman historiographer Lucius Cassius Dio (born c. 163 ‒ died after 229).Copper print from 1805 + The obverse of the silver denarius from 15/13 BC shows the Roman emperor Augustus. On the reverse are his stepsons Drusus und Tiberius handing laurel wreaths to the victor over the Alpine tribes.Photo: Munich State Coin Collection + Catapult lead from the time of the Roman conquest of the Alps was found in the Crap Ses area between Cunter and Tiefencastel. A rare sample of archaeological evidence from this campaign these fearsome weapons, when hurled forcibly by experienced legionnaires, had a long range and destructive power.Photo: Archaeological Office Graubünden + This axe from a halberd of an indigenous warrior was also found near Crap Ses, demonstrating that the advancing Roman legions faced resistance from the Alpine tribes.Photo: Archaeological Office Graubünden +