Rare ancient sarcophagus discovered in Israel

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Israel recovers ancient sarcophagus

An elaborate ancient sarcophagus has been discovered at a building site in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Thursday.

However, the sarcophagus, which is around 1,800 years old, was severely damaged when building contractors attempted to remove it improperly from the ground, according to officials.

The Israel Antiquities Authority said that it will take legal action against those involved.

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Ancient-Roman-Era Coffin Is 'Rarest Ever Discovered'

The workers uncovered the Roman-era sarcophagus as they were building villas in Ashkelon, a city along Israel's Mediterranean coast. The discovery is one of the rarest sarcophagi ever discovered, according to the IAA. The 8.2-foot-long (2.5 meters) coffin is sculpted on all sides, and on one surface of its tent-shaped lid is a life-size carving of a man with a Roman-style haircut.

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Edited September 4, 2015 by Anomalocaris