Archaeologists in Budapest have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman sarcophagus in Óbuda, containing the skeleton of a young woman and dozens of artifacts untouched for roughly 1,700 years.
The limestone coffin, sealed with metal clamps and lead, held glass vessels, bronze figures, coins, amber jewelry, and gold-threaded fabric, indicating she was likely of high social status.
The burial site lay within a civilian settlement near the Danube frontier of Roman Pannonia, close to a legionary camp.
Researchers plan to study the woman’s remains to learn more about her age, health, and origins, while sifting the sarcophagus’s mud layer may reveal additional treasures, ABC News has reported.
The find offers both scientific insights into Roman funerary practices and a poignant glimpse into the care and devotion shown by her family.
