Necropolis

Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations

Burials such as these are unique, as only about 50 “seated skeletons” have been found across a dozen archaeological sites in Europe.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Gallic skeletons found by archaeologists during excavations of the former garden of the Cordeliers Convent in Paris, France, March 30, 2026.
Remains of a child buried with a bronze belt found in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, March 24, 2026.

Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy

A total of 34 burials dating between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE were discovered, the Superintendency shared, half of which belonged to children between the ages of two and 10.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
The new Medusa relief found in the urn.

Medusa in Perugia: Mystery in an Etruscan tomb challenges ideas on ancient funerals

High-ranking Acsi family burial from 3rd century BCE contains deliberate arrangement of simple pottery instead of expected human remains.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF