Ancient Burial Sites Found Beside Rome’s Stadio Olimpico


The elaborate marble coffins were probably the final resting place of the children of a wealthy Roman family.

The following article, written by Nick Squires, appears on The Telegraph

Two ancient Roman sarcophagi have been unearthed by chance close to Rome’s modern-day football stadium. The marble coffins boast elaborate bas-reliefs and were probably the final resting place of the children of a wealthy Roman family.

Continue reading at The Telegraph. 

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