Roman graves robbed by Dacians in Romania

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Two ancient skeletons have been found in Southeast Romania. They are thought to be of Roman origin since a coin of Hadrian was found in one of the mouths. It is believed that the grave site had been robbed by ancient Dacians. Interestingly, a wolf skull was found at the site, supposedly to prevent the revenge of the souls of the deceased.

 

(A wolf skull at the burial site)

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'The unusual wolf skull found at the exit of the robber's dig in one of the graves may indicate that the robbery was committed by the Dacians - a people who had lived this area before the arrival of the Greeks and Romans,’ says Dr. Szmoniewski. ‘In turn, the deceased buried in the two graves were probably Romans who came to this area during the Roman colonization.’

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The coin in the mouth of the buried refers to the ancient custom of Charon's obol, when a coin inserted into the mouth was to be used as payment to Charon for transporting the soul of the deceased across the River Styx in Hades,’ Szmoniewski says. 

 

https://scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2C97102%2Cwolf-skull-found-grave-robbers-dig-was-meant-protect-thieves-wrath-dead-say

Edited July 7, 2023 by guy