
Archaeologists unearth Ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting rowdy drinking contest: 'Unusual perspective'
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A rare marble sarcophagus found in Israel depicts a mythological drinking game where Hercules loses to Dionysus, according to the IAA. Historians say it represents death as a beginning.
"This sarcophagus offers an unusual perspective of the idea of death – not as an end, but as the beginning of a new path." It's "part of our commitment to making the country's past heritage accessible." Andrea Margolis is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can follow her on X at @andreamargs or send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
The Roman sarcophagus, or coffin, was found at an archaeological site within the ancient capital city of Caesarea. The discovery is the first of its kind in Israel.
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