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🎨 Arts
May 19, 2026 at 01:41 PM
A Woman Buried in an Elaborate Roman Coffin With Precious Grave Goods Was 'Clearly Cherished by Her Family and Her Community,' Archaeologists Say
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new exhibition in England celebrates the discovery of the 'Lexden Lady,' an ancient Roman woman whose elaborate burial and treasures show she was deeply cherished by her community.
archaeology
exhibition
Roman history