Roman Necropolis Dedicated To Cremation Found In France

The site near the ancient city of Olbia in southern France contains evidence of funeral pyres, cremated remains, and a "libation" channel for liquid offerings to the dead.

During updates to a road along the French Mediterranean coast, near the ancient settlement of Olbia, archaeologists discovered evidence of an elaborate cemetery dating back to the Roman era. There, they found what remained of funeral pyres and grave goods, as well as an elaborate “libation” channel used to leave liquid offerings to the dead.

The necropolis, which may connect to other former funerary sites in the area, is a remarkable testament to how people in the region mourned their dead.

The Ancient Necropolis Of Olbia

According to a statement from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (In