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Roman shield umbo, Greek inscription found in necropolis in Romania

A preventative archaeology excavation in Constanta, Romania uncovered 34 Roman graves from the 3rd-4th centuries containing significant grave goods, including a rare parade shield umbo.
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5 months ago
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Sealed Roman sarcophagus opened in Budapest

A sealed 4th-century Roman sarcophagus in Budapest contained a wealthy woman’s remains and rich grave goods, preserved by iron-bracket and lead sealing and undisturbed until modern excavation.
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Early Bronze Age chieftain burial found in France

A richly furnished Early Bronze Age chieftain's pit grave (c.1900–1800 B.C.) with Armorican flint arrowheads, bronze daggers, and rock crystal was found at Ecouche-les-Vallees, Normandy.
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5 months ago

Viking woman buried with scallop shells cupping her mouth

A 9th-century Norwegian grave contained uniquely placed scallop shells by the mouth, bird wing remains, and high-status female jewelry.
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7 months ago

Rare Avar-era saber found in Hungary

A rare Avar-era saber indicating elite status was unearthed near Székesfehérvár via satellite-detected crop marks and requires laboratory micro-excavation and conservation.
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8 months ago

3,000-year-old burial of elite teen found in Iran

A richly furnished Bronze Age female burial with 34 opulent grave goods was found at Tepe Chalow, one of Great Khorasan Civilization's richest graves.
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10 months ago

Fine grave goods, inscription found in Heraclea Sintica necropolis

Excavations near Rupite, Bulgaria revealed significant archaeological finds dating from 2nd century B.C. to 2nd century A.D.
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