New Orleans residents Danielle and Aaron Lorenz of Tulane made an unexpected discovery on their property: a 1,900-year-old Roman tombstone, The Guardian reports.
The tombstone is dedicated to the 2nd century Roman soldier Sextus Congenius Verus. As is known, the work matches the description of the monument that disappeared from the museum of Civitavecchia, Italy. The museum was severely damaged in the bombings in the 1940s and a significant part of the collection was lost.
According to experts, the tombstone was taken to the United States after World War II, when American troops were in Italy.
According to one version, the plate may have been sold by an antique dealer or purchased by a tourist. Researchers also do not exclude that the stone may have been used as a decorative element in the garden.
The unique find is now being prepared to be sent back to Italy, and museum staff are eagerly awaiting the moment when they can display the tombstone again.
By the way, we previously wrote that an employee of one of the Egyptian museums stole the gold bracelet of a three thousand year old pharaoh. Criminals not only stole the jewelry, but also destroyed it.
Source: People Talk
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