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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => History and Archeology => Topic started by: Paleologo on April 01, 2010, 01:24:08 pm

Title: Unusual lead sarcophagus found in Gabii
Post by: Paleologo on April 01, 2010, 01:24:08 pm

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/03/100329-roman-sarcophagus-gladiator-lead-burrito/

Somewhat unrespectful to call a grave "lead burrito", but the subject is interesting.

Title: Re: Unusual lead sarcophagus found in Gabii
Post by: commodus on April 21, 2010, 12:31:48 am

Let us hope it won't become a particle detector shield!

Title: Re: Unusual lead sarcophagus found in Gabii
Post by: klairday on May 03, 2010, 04:27:08 pm

I saw the article on that when it first came out, and was equally perplexed by the "lead burrito" reference lol