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A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.
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Ancient Greek tombstone exposed in Libya, following Storm Daniel floods
The devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel in Libya led to an unexpected archaeological discovery: an ancient Greek tombstone made of limestone was found in the northern cemetery area of Shahat ...
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The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse into Ancient Greek Funerary Art
The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
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Ancient Mausoleum With Gladiator’s Epitaph Unearthed in Italy
Excavations at a necropolis outside of Liternum, near modern-day Naples, have found two ornate funerary enclosures.
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1,700-year-old tombs — with links to a gladiator — unearthed in Italy. Take a look
or tombstone, with an inscription referencing a gladiator, archaeologists said. The find is still being analyzed and offers a glimpse into the role of gladiators in ancient Roman society.
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The Classic Western Flick Tombstone Is Finally Getting A 4K Blu-Ray Release
The popular Western flick, Tombstone, first hit theaters in 1993--starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, it was a box office success and continues to be mentioned as one of the best Westerns ever made.
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'The sweetest child in the world’: Mother’s tribute found on 3rd-century Pergamon tombstone
The tombstone depicts a scene ... bears the inscription "Bazilike," meaning "belonging to the king" in ancient Greek. This discovery suggests the building may have been associated with royalty ...