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"Discovery of Copper Age Necropolis in Italy Reveals Ancient Warriors' Skeletal Remains and Sharp Weapons"

Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a Copper Age necropolis in San Giorgio Bigarello containing 22 tombs with well-preserved human remains and a variety of weapons, including flint daggers and arrowheads. The burial site, dating back 5,000 years, also contained burial goods such as soapstone bead necklaces. The skeletons were found buried on their left sides with legs bent, similar to another Copper Age culture in northern Italy. The presence of weapons suggests that many of the individuals buried were warriors, and researchers are now analyzing the DNA in the skeletons to learn more about the identities of those interred at the site.

via Livescience.com|

#archaeology #copper-age #italy

archaeologyhistory2 years ago•2 min saved

"Vatican Museums Unveil Ancient Roman Necropolis for Public Exploration"

The Vatican has opened a new entrance to the Via Triumphalis Necropolis, an ancient Roman burial ground known as the "city of the dead." Previously accessible only to select groups, the necropolis will now be open to the public for an exhibition titled "Life and Death in the Rome of the Caesars." The archaeological area spans approximately 1,000 square meters and contains tombs dating from the first to the fourth century AD, providing insights into the lives and rituals of the deceased.

via Euronews|

#ancient-rome #archaeologyhistory #exhibition

archaeology2 years ago•3 min saved

Paris Train Station Unveils Ancient Necropolis.

An ancient necropolis containing 50 graves has been discovered just meters from a busy train station in Paris. The site offers a rare glimpse into life in the French capital's precursor Lutetia nearly 2000 years ago. The skeletons were buried in wooden coffins, and more than half were buried alongside offerings such as ceramic jugs and goblets. The discovery will help understand the life of the Parisii nearly two thousand years ago.

via Phys.org|

#archaeology #burial-site #excavation