Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Reused

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Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a 1,800-year-old Roman sarcophagus with inscriptions.

The tomb was buried just 8 inches ( 20 centimeters ) beneath the ruins of a basilica.

The lid and interior of the stone coffin feature Christian cross symbols similar to engravings previously found inside imperial tombs in other parts of Turkey and Syria .

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