defected to the other side. The legion moved to Aila (close to modern Aqaba), probably during Diocletian's reforms (around 300), and is recorded as still camping there at the time of the compilation of the Notitia Dignitatum in the 390s, when it is reported serving under the Dux Palaestinae. The legion would be replaced by a Moorish cavalry unit from the Legio I Illyricorum. Archaeology A Latin inscription of the end of the 2nd century, found in the Benedictine monastery in Abu Ghosh, (at 15 km west of Jerusalem) marks the presence of a vexillatio (detachment) of X Fretensis: Some fragments bearing the "L.X.F" mark of the Legio X Fretensis are present at the Tower of David in Jerusalem. Roman Law required all pottery to bear the maker's stamp, and the Legion pottery works just to the West of Jerusalem were obviously no exception. A huge production of pottery bearing the marks of the Legio X Fretensis has been discovered in Jerusalem. The mark "LE X FR" was also used in the pottery of the Legion. See also List of Roman legions Notes References Ritterling's "Legio X Fretensis" Lendering, Jona, "Legio X Fretensis", livius.org External links Legion X - Stowarzyszenie Legion X Gemina (Equites)- "Viri Clarissimi" LEGIO X FRE - Reenactment Group, California, USA re-enactment group (1st and 4th Century soldiers). Legio X Fretensis (LegionTen.org): A Legio X reenactment group based in the U.S. but with international membership. Performs museum openings, school visits, and other public educational activities. Legio X Fretensis-Malta : A reenactment group portraying Legio X Fretensis, based in Malta (EU), displaying the civilian aspect and military aspect. Organising static displays, military drills and educational talks. Augustus 10 Fretensis 40s BC establishments 1st-century BC establishments in the Roman Republic First Jewish–Roman War Masada Boars in heraldry Military units and factions of the Bar Kokhba revolt