1,700-year-old Roman-era marble coffin discovered – Famagusta Gazette

1,700-year-old Roman-era marble coffin discovered – Famagusta Gazette

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a rare, 1,700-year-old Roman-era marble coffin in the ancient Mediterranean city of Caesarea, the Israel Antiquities Authority have said. The coffin, known as a sarcophagus, features a detailed sculpted scene from mythology, depicting a drinking contest between Dionysus, the god of wine, and Hercules, the famous mythological hero. At the center of the carving, Dionysus is shown lying on a lion skin and hold…