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A Sealed Roman Sarcophagus in Budapest Uncovers the Life of a Young Woman Buried With Extraordinary Treasures
When archaeologists in Budapest lifted the heavy limestone lid of a Roman sarcophagus—still sealed after 1,600 years—they had little idea how well its interior had survived. As the dust settled, the outline of a young woman appeared, surrounded by a collection of grave goods so finely preserved that the entire burial instantly became one of…