Sarcophagus found in England reveals Roman burial practices

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Archaeologists in the city of Bath in southwest England have discovered an approximately 2,000-year-old Roman sarcophagus containing two bodies. The limestone coffin holds the preserved remains of one person in a prone position, with the partial remains of a second individual laid at their feet, the Bath Echo reports.

The north-facing orientation of the grave suggests it was a pagan burial. Nearby, researchers found a small pot containing food remains, as well as artifacts including small red and blue glass beads, possibly left as votive offerings. These types of donations to the gods were common in ancient Roman religion and represented a gift of thanks or payment, according to the Oxford Classical Dictionary.

“This is an amazing find,” says Sylvia Warman, science advisor for Historic England, in a statement. “Although several Roman stone coffins have been found around Bath in the past, none have been excavated and recorded by professional archaeologists using modern methods until today.”

The city of Bath is home to a Roman spa complex, including the large Great Bath. 

Source - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2000-year-old-coffin-reveals-roman-burial-practices-180978112/

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I was expecting to see a throat fossil 

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1 hour ago, dynamite said:

I was expecting to see a throat fossil 

Ancient thrussy