What started as a routine yard cleanup turned into an extraordinary archaeological discovery when a New Orleans couple unearthed a marble slab bearing an ancient Roman inscription.
Experts have confirmed that the slab is a tombstone dating to the 2nd century, sparking an international effort to return it to Italy, as well as raising questions about its journey to Louisiana.
Global mystery after unearthed ancient Roman headstone is found — in New Orleans
Submitted 13 hours ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to archaeology@mander.xyz
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/roman-headstone-new-orleans-b2842482.html
over_clox@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
Was it just the headstone, or is there actually an ancient Roman body buried under that? 🤔
Redfox8@mander.xyz 6 hours ago
The sub heading says it was missing from an Italian museum so my guess is it was probably looted and brought over (I admit I was too lazy to read further!).
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DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 16 minutes ago
Eh, GIs did some looting and pillaging even in France and the Netherlands, much less Germany and Italy.