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8 hours ago

Ancient Egyptian handprint found under clay soul house

A complete handprint has been discovered on the base of a clay funerary model house at the Fitzwilliam Museum, made between 3,400 and 4,000 years ago.
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1 month ago

Untouched 7th c. B.C. Etruscan tomb found

A sealed Etruscan tomb has been discovered in Barbarano Romano, shedding light on early funerary practices and social structures.
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2 months ago
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Archaic necropolis found in Gela

A significant Archaic-era necropolis has been discovered in Gela, Sicily, which enhances our understanding of ancient burial practices.
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4 months ago
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Vast necropolis found near Tomb of Cerberus

The discovery of diverse burials in Liternum's necropolis allows detailed study of Roman funerary customs from the late Republican to Imperial periods.
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3 months ago

Life-sized relief of man and priestess found at monumental tomb

The funerary reliefs were carved on separate ashlars but appear as if they were crafted from the same stone, demonstrating incredible artistry from ancient Rome.
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