Archaeologists have unearthed 80 skeletons in York in what they believe is a Roman gladiator graveyard dating from the first century AD, with the remains mostly robust, healthy young men who suffered violent injuries and decapitation yet were buried with respect.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Roman Gladiator Graveyard
Archaeologists have unearthed 80 skeletons in York in what they believe is a Roman gladiator graveyard dating from the first century AD, with the remains mostly robust, healthy young men who suffered violent injuries and decapitation yet were buried with respect.
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