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Archaeologists in Budapest have unearthed a well-preserved Roman sarcophagus, revealing insights into the life of a young woman from 1,700 years ago.

Visit Budapest's historic pools for a classic thermal-soak experience and see why Rick Steves loves its steamy ambiance more than the city's famous locales.

The Associated Press reports that an intact Roman sarcophagus has been discovered in the Óbuda district of Budapest, in what was the ancient settlement of Aquincum on the Danube frontier. Sealed with metal clamps and molten lead,

The sarcophagus was found among abandoned houses in a quarter of Aquincum that had been vacated in the 3rd century and later repurposed as a burial ground. Nearby discoveries included a Roman aqueduct and eight simpler graves, though none matched the richness of the sealed tomb.

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Between the twinkling lights, the dazzling dressed up trees, and the barrage of hearty food and handmade trinkets to peruse, the cheerful, albeit crowded atmosphere is intoxicating. (Visit in the mornings for the most peaceful experience).

A visitor takes photos of exhibits during the media preview of the exhibition "The Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties -- The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary on Nov. 26, 2025. (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua)