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A wedding ring believed to be from the Roman era has been discovered in northwestern Bulgaria

Archaeologists working at the ancient ruins of Bononia discovered the ring on the last day of the excavation

The ring appears to be a symbol of "marital fidelity" due to its engraving, featuring the outline of a couple

Archaeologists have discovered a symbol of love that has stood the test of time.

On the final day of an excavation in northwestern Bulgaria at the ruins of ancient Bononia, researchers uncovered what is believed to be a gold wedding ring, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported on Dec. 4. Based on the depth at which the artifact was found, archeologists believe the artifact is an estimated 1,800 years old.

Weighing 23.63 grams, the ring was excavated from a depth o

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