Italian archaeologists recently unearthed ancient Roman tombs while excavating the necropolis.
The discovery was announced on March 21 by the director of Archaeology, Art and Landscape (ABAP) of the Naples metropolitan area.
In a statement translated from Italian to English, authorities said excavations were made in Liternum, an ancient town near the city of Giugliano in Campania.
The excavation site was used as a necropolis from the 1st century to the 3rd century BC
Italian officials highlighted two funeral enclosures that still contain fragments of white cladding plaster “in the recent decoration stage of red, in a very deep masonry well separated in closed spaces.”
Italian archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman tomb characterized by gladiator inscriptions. (ABAP director of the Naples metropolitan area)
“One of the enclosures preserves a square spirit us in the center. It is shaved on the surface and niches are painted along the sides to accommodate the urs of the Sinarary,” the statement said.
The historian has done it Excavate the “grave” On a site consisting of coins, lamps and small vases. This finding later helped identify “different architectural stages” of the structure.
Italian officials said the findings provided “valuable information on daily life, ritual practices and the social dynamics of the communities that lived at the site.”
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The recovered “grave” contained lamps, small vases and coins. (ABAP director of the Naples metropolitan area)
“Among the most relevant findings, some marble funeral inscriptions stand out. [including] The person who carries the inscription of gladiators, [which is] A valuable document to understand the role and memory of these fighters in Roman society,” the press release added.
ABAP Principal Mariano Nuzzo said recently in a statement Archaeological Discoveries The area near Giugliano was “particularly fruitful.”
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The Necropolis is located near Giugliano, Italy. (ABAP director of the Naples metropolitan area)
“We also appreciate the excellent condition of the wall structure and the burial conservation. [this necropolis] Adding important parts to our knowledge of colonial settlements in Liternum, constitutes a unique opportunity to deepen our study of ancient civilizations; Historical and cultural Epoch context,” Nuzzo said.
ABAP officials said the recent discoveries would help historians “help a better understanding of the ancient landscape and the surrounding urban sexuality of the colonies.
“[This will lead] We also propose new hypotheses regarding the ancient route via Domitiana, where such burials were to be placed,” the release said.
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The necropolis dates back at least 1,800 years ago, historians say. (ABAP director of the Naples metropolitan area)
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