Remains of ancient Roman soldiers found

Rare remains of ancient Roman soldiers have been found at the bottom of a well in Croatia, according to The Sun.

In eastern Croatia, in the ancient Roman city of Mursa, now Osijek, archaeologists made a rare discovery.

The remains of seven people, believed to be Roman soldiers, dating back about 1,800 years, were found in the well.

According to scientists, this is a mass burial, probably related to the Battle of Mursa, one of the bloodiest in the history of the Roman Empire.

Lead researcher Dr. Mario Novak noted that all seven skeletons are completely preserved, giving archaeologists a unique opportunity to study the lives of ancient warriors.

“This is a truly rare find. Mass graves were extremely rare in the Roman Empire and were only used in exceptional circumstances, such as after battles or epidemics,” Novak explained.

The excavations were carried out prior to the construction of a new university building in Osijek, which was once one of the most important military and trade centers on the Danube.