Archaeology Weekly Roundup! 11-15-13

If you missed anything from the ASOR Facebook or Twitter pages this week, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up some of this week’s archaeology news into one convenient post. If we missed any major archaeological stories from this week, feel free to let us know in the comment section!

‘Roman Child’s Coffin’ Opened for First Time

The 1,600-year-old coffin found last month is scheduled to be opened today. Experts believe the coffin is that of a Roman Britain child, and that it represents an early example of Christian burial.

Romania Welcomes Retrieval of 145 Ancient Dacian Gold Coins

145 ancient Dacian gold coins will be returned to Romania as evidence for a court trial.

Preparing for Death In Bronze Age Galloway

Archaeologists say that the discovery of unused Bronze Age cists suggests they were built in anticipation of use, showing the forethought and planning of an individuals burial after death.

More Burials from the 12th – 18th Century Discovered in the Oldest Polish School

Human remains from the 12th to 18th century have been discovered on the campus of one of the oldest schools Europe, confirming it was a cemetery during the Middle Ages.

Roman Statue Stolen From Carthage

Over the weekend, a fifth-century A.D. Roman statue was stolen from the Early-Christian Museum in Carthage.

Thousand-year Old Swordsman Rises from the Earth

Archaeology enthusiasts in Finland discovered an early crusader that was buried with two swords from different eras.

Early Uses of Chili Peppers in Mexico

Researchers say that chili peppers may have been used to make spicy beverages in Mexico more than 2,000 years ago.

Written on Her Bones: The Life of a Mixtec Woman

A new exhibition at at the Regional Historical Museum of Ensenada tells the story of a young Late Post Classic period Mixtec woman from the study of her skeleton.

Piece of Civil War Ironclad Brought to Surface in Savannah

Archaeologists and U.S. Navy divers are planning to raise the Civil War ironclad ship, the CSS Georgia, from the Savannah River. The project is estimated to cost the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers roughly $9.5 million.

Ancient Naval Battle Rises Above the Waves

Underwater archaeologists are using the latest techniques to survey the Battle of the Egadi, the first ancient naval battle site to be discovered in its entirety.

Tutankhamun May Have Spontaneously Combusted

Now, an Egyptologist and forensic scientists believe the embalming oils used in King Tutankhamun’s mummification caused a chemical reaction resulting in the spontaneous combustion of his body sealed in his coffin.

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