Mysterious ‘liquid’ burial unearthed in England reveals secrets of Roman-era elite
The IndependentSign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman-era cemetery in England with the unique burial of a “high-status individual” encased in liquid gypsum at its centre. open image in gallery Stone coffin with gypsum poured over it The method preserves some imprints of the individual by moulding around them, and is usually associated with prominent urban centres, but is rarely found in rural Roman Britain, scientists say. “Both the beautifully carved stone coffin and the gypsum burial are indicative of an individual of high status,” they write in a statement. open image in gallery Another grave found with silver earrings, copper alloy bracelets, copper alloy rings Researchers suspect this was because the jewellery could have been “meant for her dowry”.
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