Roman burial of infant twins in Croatia linked to lead poisoning

In the Croatian coastal town of Trogir, archaeologists have uncovered a haunting burial in the Roman cemetery of Dragulin that sheds light on infant mortality, maternal health, and social customs in the Roman period…

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/twin-infant-burial-in-croatia-linked-to-lead-poisoning/

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