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Imperial Purple Cloth Discovered in Roman Infant Burials in York (opens in new tab)

Archaeologists in York have uncovered evidence that two infants buried during the Roman period were wrapped in an exceptionally rare and costly purple cloth—material usually associated with emperors and the highest ranks of society. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily

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