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A stunning archaeological discovery has been made in the UK, featuring an intact Roman coffin dating back over 1.500 years!
A stunning archaeological discovery in the UK: one roman coffin hand carved, with more than 1.500 years of history, was found during duplication works in A47, a road that dates back to the Roman Empire.
This remarkable find is being highlighted in the new season of the show “Digging for Britain”, with the BBC, according to the website aventurasnahistória.
Details of the archaeological discovery
Weighing about 750 kg — equivalent to the weight of one adult male polar bear - O coffin remained in exceptional condition until it was unearthed by a team from Headland Archaeology.
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The discovery was made in a Roman cemetery close to the ancient road, which linked significant areas of Britain during Roman rule.
historical importance
Chris Griffin, responsible for the project of National Highways in the eastern region, emphasized the historical value of this discovery: “Our main goal was to improve the road for users, but participating in such an extraordinary discovery was extremely gratifying.”
The preservation of this coffin and other artifacts found is part of a broader plan to identify and protect historical items during road construction.
Preservation and collaboration
A National Highways collaborates with experts from Headland Archaeology to ensure that these archaeological treasures are properly documented and protected. Griffin said: “Archaeology belongs to the communities we serve. We are proud to conserve and protect this discovery for future generations.”
Team of archaeology experts
During a period of seven months, a total of 52 archaeologists e 20 civil engineers worked in 14 locations along the A47.
In addition, institutions specializing in archaeology, such as the Museum of London Archeology (MOLA), York Archaeology e Heritage 360, are collaborating to preserve the coffin and other artifacts discovered in the region.
Implications for the future
This archaeological find not only illuminates aspects of the Roman Empire, but also reinforces the importance of archeology in understanding the history and culture of United Kingdom.
The discovery of the Roman coffin is a reminder of the rich historical heritage that can still be found beneath our roads.
Could you describe the contents of the coffin?
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