In a Roman tomb, 'dead nails' reveal an occult practice
When it came to the treatment of diseases, the ancient Romans had no shortage of magical remedies, several of which involved iron nails. To cure epile
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When it came to the treatment of diseases, the ancient Romans had no shortage of magical remedies, several of which involved iron nails. To cure epile
Forty-one bent or twisted iron nails, unearthed from a second-century imperial burial site, were meant to keep the deceased in their place.
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Have archaeologists unwittingly released the living dead? A 2,000-year-old tomb discovered in Turkey was surrounded by ‘dead nails’ and sealed off with bricks and plaster.
The unusual grave was found at the archaeological site of Sagalassos in southwestern Turkey and dates back to 100 to 150 AD.