Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire

Archaeologists in Romania have unearthed an elite Roman family’s ancient treasure, buried for centuries beneath the remains of a millennia-old city.

The discovery, announced by the National History Museum of Romania on Aug. 23, was made within the remains of Histria, an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Black Sea.

The treasure consists of more than 40 coins and several ancient ornaments made of precious metals, according to the MNIR’s announcement.

“These artifacts were discovered in the archaeological context of a dwelling that was destroyed by fire during the Roman period,” the translated statement noted.

“From the same layer, numerous other artifacts were also found, [including] inscriptions, ceramic vessels, bronze, iron, glass, and stone objects.”

Pictures show the coins hea