Sextus Congenius Verus
Sextus Congenius Verus was a Roman sailor from the second century, whose grave marker was recently discovered in the yard of a New Orleans couple, leading to significant historical investigations and efforts for its repatriation to Italy.
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United States:
The marble relic was an ancient Roman funerary artifact for a sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.
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Sweden:
The gravestone belonged to the Roman sailor Sextus Congenius Verus, who died at the age of 42 after more than two decades of service in the imperial fleet.
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Ukraine:
Sextus Congenius Verus was a Roman sailor and soldier to whom the discovered tombstone belonged.
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United Kingdom:
Sextus Congenius Verus is the Roman sailor to whom the grave marker was dedicated.
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