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1,700-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found in Hungary - Archaeology Magazine
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY—The Associated Press reports that an intact Roman sarcophagus has been discovered in the Óbuda district of Budapest, in what was the ancient settlement of Aquincum on the Danube frontier. Sealed with metal clamps and molten lead, the sarcophagus contained the remains of a young woman, two intact glass vessels, bronze figurines, and 140 coins. A bone hairpin, amber jewelry, and traces of fabric with gold thread were also recover…
Student Unearths an Archaeological Treasure – Discovers Three Rare 2,000-Year-Old Bronze Figurines
In July, a remarkable discovery was made at the ancient Roman site of Brigetio in Komárom, Hungary, near the Slovakian border.A mysterious 1,600-year-old Roman burial was uncovered — the cremated remains of a warrior, ornate buckles, and unknown rituals.First-year student Laura Zentai, who is participating in the ongoing excavations at the Roman settlement, unearthed three rare bronze figurines more than 2,000 years old.These artifacts provide n…
By Elise Morton & AP Posted on 24/11/2025 – 9:59 GMT+1 it is not every day archaeologists can lift the lid of a tomb that has been sealed for 1,700 years, but that is exactly what happened under the streets of budapest where researchers have discovered a remarkably intact Roman sarcophagus. The limestone coffin was discovered during excavations in Obuda, a northern district that was once part of Aquincum, a prosperous Roman settlement along …
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