1,800-year-old nails discovered in 3 burials in Roman necropolis, possibly to 'protect' both the living and the dead

Archaeologists excavating in Rome's Ostiense necropolis found three skeletons with iron nails on their chests, hinting at a ritual to prevent restless spirits.

  Science/Technology   Mar 19, 2026   0   19  Add to Reading List
1,800-year-old nails discovered in 3 burials in Roman necropolis, possibly to 'protect' both the living and the dead
Archaeologists excavating in Rome's Ostiense necropolis found three skeletons with iron nails on their chests, hinting at a ritual to prevent restless spirits.
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