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A liquid Roman burial, unwavering loyalty, & a *very* strong god

A liquid Roman burial, unwavering loyalty, & a *very* strong god

Unusual Roman funerary practice found in Cambridgeshire..

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Archaeology news: Gypsum burial unearthed

Roman burials are always an exciting find, but especially so when they are somewhat unusual. This week’s archaeology news focusses on a particularly rare discovery, of a Roman coffin found covered in liquid gypsum.

The incredible discovery was made in Cambridgeshire during excavations ahead of road construction b…

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