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⬤ CRITICAL 09 Jul 2026, 13:55 UTC

2,500-year-old tomb in Italy found with chariot, helmet and weapons

Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed a 2,500-year-old tomb of a pre-Roman warrior prince. This royal burial was found in Sirolo and belonged to the ancient Piceni civilization. The warrior prince was buried with a two-wheeled chariot and weapons. Nearby, a woman's burial contained textiles and ancient metal pins. This discovery sheds new light on the Piceni elite and their burial practices.
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