Ongoing investigations into the contents of the Tomb of Cerberus, discovered in October 2023 in Giugliano, Naples, led to the decision to open one of the two sarcophagi found there. The stone box had lain sealed and entombed for over 2,000 years. First a non-invasive investigation was made using a micro-camera directed into a small opening in the sarcophagus. It revealed a well-preserved burial featuring a supine body covered by a shroud, likely mineralized due to the unique climatic conditions of the burial chamber. Surrounding the body were various grave goods, including several unguentaria (small bottles used for storing oils and perfumes) and strigils (tools used for scraping the skin in bathing rituals). Having found such a wealth of important archaeological evidence, the decision was taken to remove the stone lid, so further testing of the contents could be carried out. Cleopatra’s Perfume Recreated – A Scent That Masked The Odor Of Sour Donkey Milk! The Cerveteri Necropolis, Etruscan City of the Dead The contents of the sarcophagus retrieved from the Tomb of Cerberus, Naples, includes grave goods that accompanied the deceased as they were laid to rest. (Italian Ministry of Culture) Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later