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Roman Oil Lamp with a Theatre-Mask Handle Unearthed in Slovenia
Archaeologists excavating a Roman cemetery beneath the future Ljubljana Passenger Centre in Slovenia have uncovered an unusually elaborate ceramic oil lamp whose tall handle ends in a finely modelled theatre mask. The object was found in one of the more richly furnished graves associated with Emona, the Roman predecessor of modern Ljubljana. Oil lamps are…
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Mass Grave of 20 Children Discovered in Roman Cemetery in Dacia Reveals Possible Ancient Epidemic
A quiet construction project in western Romania has unexpectedly exposed a deeply human story from the Roman world—one marked not only by daily life and ritual, but also by loss. At Cristești, in Mureș County, archaeologists have uncovered a 2nd–3rd century AD Roman cemetery, where a mass grave containing the remains of around 20 children…
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A Unique Tomb Filled with Jewellery was Discovered in A Roman Cemetery Near Wansford
During the expansion of the A47 road near Wansford, close to Peterborough, a remarkable Roman cemetery was unexpectedly uncovered, leaving archaeologists in awe. The excavation team describes this site as “extraordinary” due to the diverse burial practices and the array of grave goods discovered. Notably, the jewelry found with a young child and a solid…