Find includes fifteen Roman inscriptions and a coin from the reign of Emperor Claudius.
The main defendants, Gadalias and Saulos, stood accused of corrupt dealings, including falsified documents and fictitious slave sales to evade Roman taxes.
On a wet October day, former policeman Gert-Jan Messelaar and Reinier Koelink, ventured into a field in Bunnik where they discovered gold and silver coins from the beginning of the Common Era.
With support from the Nigrán City Council and crowdfunding, the Association for the Repatriation of the Mosaic raised €58,000 to purchase the piece.
Discovery suggests Worcestershire played a crucial role in Roman trade networks at the empire's frontier.
Measuring only 11 by 12 millimeters, the padlock's intricate details are hardly recognizable to the naked eye.
This inscription not only mentions two previously undocumented village names, Tirathas and Golgol, but also introduces an imperial tax official named Basiliakos.
The mosaic depicts Roman gods, mythological scenes, animals, trees, and plants, showcasing the rich artistry of the Roman era.
The mutatio served as a vital resting point for travelers, merchants, and soldiers on the busy route, offering essential services such as food, water, and stables for horses.
The sarcophagus was recovered from a small Roman roadside cemetery, undisturbed since its burial in Roman times.