Roman sarcophagus was discovered in 2017 in London
At the construction site on Swan Street in central London, in 2017, a Roman sarcophagus with a lid was found. According to preliminary analysis, the object is 1600 years old.
The sarcophagus contained human remains probably belonging to a representative of the nobles. Archaeologists declared to analyze bones and soil.
Children’s bones and a broken bracelet were found next to the sarcophagus.
Sources
- Ancient Roman sarcophagus found at London building site, "Archaeology World", 21 October 2019
