In 2020, archaeologists excavated a paleochristian necropolis in Autun, France, revealing over 230 burials from the 3rd to 5th centuries, including significant finds associated with early Christian history. Among these was a remarkable gold and purple textile linked to the city's elite, providing insights into their identity and burial customs. The elaborate conservation process involved modern techniques such as CT scanning and careful drying, emphasizing the archaeological significance of these discoveries and their contribution to understanding the evolution of Christian and local culture during this period.
The excavation revealed a large gold and purple textile from the early Christian tomb in Autun, France, uncovering significant insights into early Christian funerary practices.
More than 230 burials from the 3rd to 5th century A.D. were found, including artifacts of high prestige that mark the necropolis as significant to both Christian and elite communities.
One of the most remarkable finds was a textile woven with gold threads, found in a lead coffin, highlighting the importance of textiles in identifying status and identity.
The painstaking excavation of the textile required advanced techniques such as CT scanning and careful drying, illustrating the delicate nature of archaeological conservation processes.
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