Archaeologists Lift Lid On Rare Roman Find
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 11:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Archaeologists have discovered two rare Roman stone sarcophagi. The 1800 year old year old sandstone coffins were uncovered at a dig on the site of former chapel and office buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne They are the first such find -- and arguably the most impressive - in the area for more than 100 years.