An elaborate Roman-era coffin containing the remains of a woman who appears to have been buried with gypsum and exotic resins has been discovered in the city of Colchester in the U.K.
"This is one of the most fascinating Roman burials we have worked on in Colchester in recent years," Adam Wightman, director of archaeology at Colchester Archaeological Trust, said in a statement. The combination of the coffin, grave goods and scientific evidence make it a compelling burial, he said.
