A rare Roman cremation grave with gold offerings

A rare Roman cremation grave with gold offerings

This gold bangle belonged to a Roman-era dead man buried in a rare “bustum” cremated grave. © Anne Viero/ INRAP

In France, archaeologists have discovered a Roman grave that belongs to a rare type of cremation. The find, richly furnished with grave goods made of gold and bronze, is a so-called bustum. Unlike normal cremations, the deceased is burned publicly along with grave goods

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