Archaeologists Lift Lid On Rare Roman Find

Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 11:21 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Archaeologists have discovered two rare Roman stone sarcophagi. The 1800 year old year old sandstone coffins were uncovered at a dig on the site of former chapel and office buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne They are the first such find -- and arguably the most impressive - in the area for more than 100 years.

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