Archaeologists in northern England, UK, have discovered the remains of a Roman nobleman following a report from CNN.
The unidentified woman’s skeleton, which is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old, was discovered in a lead coffin in a secret cemetery in Leeds.
According to the chief archaeologist at West Yorkshire Joint Services, David Hunter, the discovery was made after a business developer requested planning approval from the council on Monday.
He stated that given the adjacent presence of Roman and Anglo-Saxon structures discovered during earlier digs, his team had cause to think the location might be of archaeological relevance.
The team will examine and analyze the remains, including carbon dating, in an effort to establish specific time ranges. They will also gather information about the diets and ancestry of the deceased.
The lead coffin is anticipated to go on display at Leeds City Museum after the find’s investigation, which could take a year or two.
