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Roman Sarcophagus Reveals Ancient Children's Toys

Original: Archaeologists Opened a Roman Sarcophagus—and Found Toys Inside Among the items was a rooster-shaped rattle and two amul

Archaeologists have opened a Roman sarcophagus and discovered toys inside, including a rooster-shaped rattle and two amulets that Roman children were given for luck and protection. The find offers a rare glimpse into childhood in the ancient Roman world, and people are sharing the discovery widely, charmed by the everyday objects buried with a child nearly two millennia ago.

Why now: The rare and touching discovery of a Roman child's toys and protective amulets is surprising and emotionally resonant.

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• Archaeologists Opened a Roman Sarcophagus—and Found Toys Inside Among the items was a rooster-shaped rattle and two amulets given to Roman children for luck and protection. https:// gizmodo.com/archaeologists-ope ned-a-roman-sarcophagus-and-found-toys-inside-2000833796 # Tech #… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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