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An unlooted Roman sarcophagus from the second century AD has been found in Northeastern France. https://arkeonews.net/extraordinary-discovery-in-france-an-unlooted-1800-year-old-roman-sarcophagus-discovered/

The victims “relaxed position” suggests that the cause of death was asphyxiation. The victims of Pompeii died a horrible death. Many times it was not, however, the high temperatures or crush injuries that killed them. It was suffocation (and lack of oxygen) that killed the victims. https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/elemental-analysis-sheds-light-on-pompeii-victims-final-moments/4018044.article

Detail of dead Philistine soldier in the Samson Carrying the Gate of Gaza mosaic, The excavations in Huqoq, Israel at a 5th century synagogue have revealed numerous mosaics and other finds. Most recently, a mosaic related to the Samson story has been discovered. Below are some of the other mosaics and historically significant finds: https://www.unc.edu/posts/2023/07/10/unc-chapel-hill-led-archaeological-dig-in-galilee-uncovers-mosaics-of-samson-and-commemorative-inscriptions/

Four more Roman-era graves have been found in excavations in Gaza. This brings the total to 134 graves, including two lead sarcophagi. See the thread below concerning the original discoveries. https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/137733

The American dime from 1916 to 1945 depicted Liberty on the obverse wearing a pileus or Liberty cap and the fasces on the reverse. Here is an excellent article on the complicated role of the fasces throughout history. https://antigonejournal.com/2023/07/roman-fasces/

Although this is an older article, it is an interesting finding. This Egyptian document possibly bears what is thought to be Cleopatra’s only known hand writing. Below is thought to be Cleopatra's signature on an official document written by an Egyptian official. https://greekreporter.com/2023/09/20/cleopatra-handwriting-greek-word/ https://archive.archaeology.org/0101/newsbriefs/cleopatra.html

Here is a nice article on the sixteen (or seventeen) stone forts on Hadrian’s Wall: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/01/vallum-aulium-hadrians-wall/136689

Two late 2nd century AD Roman swords have been found in North Cotswolds. The swords are thought to be intended for cavalry because of the length: https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/23797681.metal-detectorist-unearths-roman-cavalry-swords-north-cotswolds/

Here’s a nice article on some coins of Roman conquest: https://www.thecollector.com/roman-coins-of-conquest/

Sonic (Ian Hughes) has written a wonderful book about Constantius III. Above is a gold coin (solidus) depicting Constantius III. Below is a nice video on this little-known but important emperor by Sebastian Todor (Maiorianus):

Three stolen artifacts in the Australian National University’s Classic Museum will be returned to Italy. Dr Georgia Pike-Rowney says the museum doesn't know how the Roman marble head that was stolen from the Vatican ended up in an Australian collection.( The Apulian red-figure fish-plate was found to have been smuggled out of Italy by a well-known dealer of illicit items who sourced materials directly from tomb robbers. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102857092

Looking at the picture more closely, I can see the famous Caesar denarius with an elephant thought to be trampling on a snake. Here’s a better example of a similar coin (from NGC Collectors Society) as well as the background information: https://www.londonmintoffice.org/blog/26-coin-of-the-week/252-coin-of-the-week-the-caius-julius-caesar-elephant-denarius https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/coinview.aspx?sc=339962

A Roman statue of the sea god Triton has been found during housing excavation in Teynham, England (about 50 miles or 80 km from London). https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/roman-statue-of-sea-god-triton-uncovered-by-a2-293334/ https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/09/archaeologists-find-statue-of-triton-in-roman-mausoleum/148555?amp=1

Thanks for reading my post. I made the necessary corrections. I appreciate any input. Here’s another post on the find: https://arkeonews.net/beautiful-water-nymph-marble-statue-found-in-amastris-ancient-city/

A beautiful water nymph marble statue from the second century AD was found in the Roman city of Amasra in Turkey on the shores of the Black Sea. https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/09/marble-statue-depicting-a-nymph-uncovered-at-amasra/148511

Here’s the official video from the Israel Antiquities Authority:

The Pool of Siloam, found in the historical city of Jerusalem, is undergoing further excavation. Originally built during the reign of Hezekiah (715-687 BCE), it became a major gathering place for ancient Jews making religious pilgrimages to the city. The Pool of Siloam also became important to Christians as it was the place, according to the Gospel of John, where Jesus sent a “man blind from birth” to the pool for healing. Mark 9.6: The pool was destroyed and covered during the first Jewish-Roman War of (AD 66-74) The pool was rediscovered during an excavation work for a sewer in 2004. Only recently, however, have workers been able to excavate more extensively. Recent discovery includes more steps of the pool. https://m.jpost.com/archaeology/article-758229

Four Roman swords and a pilum head were discovered in an Israeli cave in an area of isolated cliffs overlooking the Dead Sea. They are thought to be from the second century AD. A coin from the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132-135 AD was found near the cave entrance. Four Roman swords and pilum head https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/roman-swords-discovered-dead-sea-cave-1900-years-jewish-rebellion-rcna103580 https://apnews.com/article/israel-archaeology-antiquities-roman-27eed13d005c84d8f799cb1fe6bdf36a (Thank you, Dr Tom, for sending the link.)

Five gold Carthaginian coins have been discovered at a Carthaginian temple in Tunisia. They are thought to be an offering to the deities. Also found were urns containing infants, premature infants, and animals. It is unclear whether these infant deaths were from natural causes or were victims of sacrifices. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/rare-gold-coins-and-cremated-infants-were-possible-sacrificial-gifts-to-the-ancient-gods-of-carthage

The extent of Vesuvius’ devastation AD 79 Unlike the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the seaside villa and port of Stabiae managed to be quickly rebuilt after the devastation of Vesuvius in AD 79 despite being only 10 miles from Vesuvius. Pliny the Elder died at Stabiae as a result of the eruption. The Roman poet Publius Papinius Statius (c AD 45-96) even wrote about a reborn Stabiae to his wife Claudia (in Silvae Book 3:5) https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/StatiusSilvaeBkIII.php#anchor_Toc316636107 Here’s a short article about Stabiae: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/03/stabiae-the-roman-resort-buried-by-mount-vesuvius/137475 Here is a previous post about Stabiae:

No need to apologize. LoL Most of us on this forum are a little older, so I’m sure anyone younger would laugh at our technological ignorance. You can always edit your posts, too. That way you don’t need to write two posts to continue a single thought.

Sorry. Double post.

Early video release on find:

Thank you for asking. (In might be better, however, to ask future numismatic questions in the subforum “Numismatica” in the “Romana Humanitas” section.) Tom Cederlind, although pricey, was a mentor to many young numismatists. He passed away a few years ago, I believe. Unfortunately, no one on this site is a coin collector. I do study numismatic material, however, since I am fascinated by ancient archaeological research (which includes coins, especially coin hoards). Of course, there are many forgeries (both ancient and modern). Only buy from trusted sellers. A reputable site is Vcoins. (It was highly respected, at least a few years ago. I can’t vouch for them today, however, since I don’t buy coins.) https://www.vcoins.com/ A good educational site that does sell some authentic Roman coins is below: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?vpar=1950&pos=0#Roman-Mints I also enjoy NGC Ancients for their research. Although they don’t sell coins, they do certify (authenticate) coins (both modern and ancient). Buying a coin “slabbed” (authenticated) by NGC could be essential for any novice: https://www.ngccoin.com/news/series/ancients/?page=1 Finally, a good place to discuss all things numismatic is at this site: https://www.cointalk.com/forums/ancients/ Thank you for asking and post any interesting numismatic insights or any questions in the “Numismatica” subforum.

A suspected child’s shoe from the Iron Age salt mine in Austria has been discovered during recent excavations. The shoe, made from leather, was discovered in a mining tunnel. It is believed the salty microenvironment of the surrounding mine helped to preserve the organic material of the shoe. Although I find this to be a fascinating discovery, much of the hype around the story is the assumption that this was not an adult’s shoe, instead. A child’s size 30 in Europe is equivalent to a 7.25” in the US (US size 12.5 and U.K. 11.5 children’s). https://arkeonews.net/extremely-well-preserved-2000-year-old-childs-leather-shoe-discovered-during-archaeological-mine-excavations/ https://footwearnews.com/fashion/fashion-news/children-preserved-shoe-museum-iron-age-1203511657/