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Hermetically Sealed Roman Sarcophagus Discovered in Heart of Budapest

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Hermetically Sealed Roman Sarcophagus Discovered in Heart of Budapest

The previously hermetically sealed sacophagus from Aquincum, Hungary.

Archaeologists working in Budapest, Hungary have lifted the lid on a hermetically sealed Roman sarcophagus that remained untouched for over 1,700 years, revealing a complete skeleton and a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that offer an intimate glimpse into life along the frontier of the Roman Empire. The discovery, made during large-scale excavations in Óbuda, represents one of the most significant archaeological finds in recent Hungarian history.

Sealed Tomb Reveals Young Woman’s Final Resting Place

The limestone coffin was discovered by researchers from the Budapest History Museum in a northern district that once formed part of Aquincum, a bustling Roman settlement on the Danube frontier. What made this find exceptional was its pristine condition – the stone lid remained firmly fixed in place by metal clamps and molten lead, protecting the contents from looters and the elements for nearly two millennia.

“The peculiarity of the finding is that it was a hermetically sealed sarcophagus. It was not disturbed previously, so it was intact,” explained Gabriella Fényes, the excavation’s lead archaeologist, according to The Independent.

Inside the sarcophagus, archaeologists uncovered a remarkably complete skeleton surrounded by an array of grave goods that spoke to both the deceased’s status and her loved ones’ devotion. The collection included two perfectly intact glass vessels, bronze figures, 140 coins, a bone hair pin, amber jewelry, and traces of gold-threaded fabric. The artifacts, combined with the skeleton’s size, indicate the burial belonged to a young woman of considerable means.

Gary Manners

www.Ancient-Origins.net – Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past


Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-sarcophagus-aquincum-00102325


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