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The Gaul of Tongeren

The Gaul of Tongeren

Project: Tongeren

Era: Roman Era
Period: 20 – 50 CE
adult
Age: 40-48
This man was interred in a mysterious cemetery in Tongeren (Belgium) where only men and children were buried.
lees verder
He lay in a grave together with 2 young children, who were each other's sister and brother but he himself was not related to them. DNA research not only showed these family connections, but also skin, eye and hair color.

location:

2013   Tongeren, Beukenbergweg, Belgium

exhibitions:

Gallo-Roman Museum
Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren
link

client:

ADC ArcheoProjects
link

Project: Tongeren

Era: Roman Era
Period: 20 – 50 CE
adult
Age: 40-48
This man was interred in a mysterious cemetery in Tongeren (Belgium) where only men and children were buried.
lees verder
He lay in a grave together with 2 young children, who were each other's sister and brother but he himself was not related to them. DNA research not only showed these family connections, but also skin, eye and hair color.

location:

2013   Tongeren, Beukenbergweg, Belgium

exhibitions:

Gallo-Roman Museum
Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren
link

client:

ADC ArcheoProjects
link
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