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About Is This Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Time Team's Most Important Find? | Time Team | Odyssey

Time Team are in Lincolnshire investigating the Roman town of Ancaster, a settlement that has been oft neglected by archaeologists. However, what starts as a normal dig soon turns into one of the most significant in Time Team's history. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

Is This Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Time Team's Most Important Find? | Time Team | Odyssey is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 49 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Is This Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Time Team's Most Important Find? | Time Team | Odyssey
Category
History
Runtime
49 minutes
Language
English

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