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"Unbelievable Find: 1,700-Year-Old Roman Egg Still Holds Yolk and Whites"

A 1,700-year-old Roman-era egg discovered in Aylesbury, England, has been found to still contain its yolk and egg white, making it a rare and remarkable archaeological discovery. The egg, one of four found at the site, was preserved in a waterlogged pit and was scanned using micro-CT technology, revealing its intact contents. This intact egg is believed to be the only one of its kind found in Britain, shedding light on Roman-era symbolic meanings associated with eggs and offering insights into ancient practices and beliefs.

via Livescience.com|

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"Unprecedented Discovery: 1,700-Year-Old Roman Egg Still Intact with Yolk"

Scientists have discovered a 1,700-year-old intact Roman chicken egg in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, making it the only one of its kind in the world. The egg, found during an excavation between 2007 and 2016, still contains liquid inside, including yolk and egg white. Experts believe the waterlogged pit where it was found may have been used as a Roman wishing well. The egg is now undergoing further analysis and conservation efforts at the University of Kent and London’s Natural History Museum, with plans to extract its contents without damaging the delicate shell.

via The Independent|

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"1,700-Year-Old Roman Egg Found Intact with Contents in UK"

A 1,700-year-old Roman egg discovered in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, still contains liquid, possibly a mix of yolk and albumen, making it a rare find. Found alongside a woven basket and other artifacts, the intact egg was carefully preserved and is now at the Natural History Museum in London. Experts are considering extracting the contents to learn more about the bird that laid it, and it is believed to be the oldest unintentionally preserved egg of its kind.

via The Guardian|

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"Unprecedented Discovery: 1,700-Year-Old Intact Roman Egg Found in Aylesbury"

Scientists have discovered a 1,700-year-old intact Roman egg in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is believed to be the only one of its kind in the world. The egg, found during a dig, still contains its original yolk and egg white, a "world first" according to researchers. The egg has been scanned and consulted on by experts at the University of Kent and London's Natural History Museum, and is now housed at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury for further research on how to extract its contents without breaking the shell.

via BBC.com|

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