Ancient Roman Artifact Found in New Orleans Backyard

A New Orleans family discovered a 1,900-year-old marble tablet in their backyard, featuring Latin inscriptions that identified it as the grave marker of Roman sailor Sextus Congenius Verus. Missing from an Italian museum for decades, the tablet’s return is being coordinated with the FBI and Italian authorities, highlighting its significance in Roman culture and legacy.

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