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U.K. Roman-era gladiator graves found.
By arnisador - 06-08-2010 11:20 PM
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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Experts: U.K. gladiator graves found
Animal bites offer clue to headless skeletons' profession
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Dozens of headless skeletons excavated from a northern English construction site appear to be the remains of Roman gladiators, one of whom had bites from a lion, tiger, bear or other large animal, archaeologists said Monday.
Experts said new forensic evidence suggests the bones belong to the professional fighters, who were often killed while entertaining spectators.
Most of the skeletons were male and appeared stronger and taller than the average Roman, with signs of arm-muscle stress that suggest weapons training that began in the men's teenage years.
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The team investigating the remains said that one of the best clues was carnivore tooth marks found on the hip and shoulder of one of the skeletons.
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By arnisador - 06-08-2010 11:20 PM
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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Experts: U.K. gladiator graves found
Animal bites offer clue to headless skeletons' profession
Quote:
Dozens of headless skeletons excavated from a northern English construction site appear to be the remains of Roman gladiators, one of whom had bites from a lion, tiger, bear or other large animal, archaeologists said Monday.
Experts said new forensic evidence suggests the bones belong to the professional fighters, who were often killed while entertaining spectators.
Most of the skeletons were male and appeared stronger and taller than the average Roman, with signs of arm-muscle stress that suggest weapons training that began in the men's teenage years.
Story continues below ↓advertisement | your ad here
The team investigating the remains said that one of the best clues was carnivore tooth marks found on the hip and shoulder of one of the skeletons.
Read More...
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