Massive Roman-Era Sarcophagus Found Sealed and Undisturbed in Croatia

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Europe · Croatia · Aug 17, 2026
Primary source: HeritageDaily

A sealed, five-tonne limestone sarcophagus dating to the 4th-6th centuries AD was unearthed in Cavtat, near Dubrovnik, containing skeletal remains preserved for over 1,500 years and offering new evidence about burial practices in ancient Epidaurum.

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