1,700-year-old Roman tomb finds dye more valuable than gold in coffin sealed for centuries
Archaeologists studying ancient Roman tombs in England have made a discovery that is changing experts’ understanding of the wealth and burial traditions of Roman-era Britain. While examining infant burials in Roman York, researchers found traces of Tyrian purple, one of the rarest and most expensive dyes in the ancient world. According to BioScience, the extraordinary … Read more