A recent archaeological discovery reveals an impressive inscription from the Roman Empire. But it didn’t turn up in Europe, but right in the middle of the US. The questions that arise from this are difficult to answer.
Recent Archaeological Discovery: An Inscription in America
The recent archaeological discovery occurred in the US port city of New Orleans. There, researchers discovered an inscription on stone that undoubtedly dates from the 2nd century AD and was carved in the Roman Empire. The discovery was made in a simple backyard and consists of exceptionally high-quality marble.
Using the engraving as a clue, researchers from the city’s Preservation Resource Center set out to determine the artifact’s origin. Within a short time, the team identified the slab and concluded that it likely came from the municipal museum in the Italian town of Civitavecchio, where it had previously been documented similarly. But how did it get to the US?
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How the Slab Got Here
The archaeological find was most likely brought to America in the 20th century, as it had been missing from the museum for a long time. According to the New Orleans Resource Center, researchers suspect that the slab was probably taken from Italy during World War II, possibly by a soldier who wanted to acquire a special souvenir.
The plan for the inscription is now to return it to its rightful place in the museum in Civitavecchia as soon as possible. There, it is to become part of the exhibition again to preserve the town’s cultural heritage. For anyone hoping to find out that the Romans had somehow made it over the ocean to America, this recent archaeological discovery sadly points to a much more modern reason for the slab’s current predicament.
Sources: Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
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