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May 19, 2026 at 06:30 PM
Why Was This Ancient Roman Soldier's Gravestone Hidden in a Louisiana Backyard? Archaeologists Solved the Mystery—and Helped Return the Artifact to Italy
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Archaeologists solved the mystery of an ancient Roman soldier's gravestone found in a Louisiana backyard, leading to its repatriation to Italy in a recent ceremony.
archaeology
Roman artifact
repatriation
cultural heritage
Louisiana
Italy