Following a report by a resident, the Aquincum Museum carried out a rescue excavation in August 2015. Our archaeologists found a sarcophagus from the Roman period and transported it to the Aquincum Museum.
After further examination at the museum, it became clear that fortunately the sarcophagus was still undisturbed.
Inside the sarcophagus were the skeletons of two people – one younger and one older person.
The sarcophagus contained rich grave goods (ceramic and glass vessels, coins, different kinds of iron tools, jewellery). What made the sarcophagus particularly special was that while it was not airtight, traces of textile (among others with gold threads) and organic materials (leather imprints, wooden remains and marks of red and white dyes) could still be seen.
Based on coins found inside it, the sarcophagus can be dated to the early 4th century.
Archaeologist Anita Polgár-Nyerges
