Roman Jewelry Found in Sewers: Evidence of Ancient Bling Disposal
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Archaeologists have discovered 36 semiprecious stones, likely from signet rings worn by wealthy third-century bathers, in an ancient Roman bathhouse near Hadrian's Wall in Carlisle, England. The intaglios, fashioned from amethyst, jasper, and carnelian, bear images of Roman deities symbolizing war or good fortune. The stones were likely flushed into the drains when the pools and saunas were cleaned. The bathhouse was built around 210 A.D. and was still in use in the fifth century.
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