Roman Woman with Chinese Silk Found in London

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After 21 years of research, archaeologists have succeeded in piecing together the extraordinary story of an ultra-high-status Roman aristocrat who was buried in London, more than 16 centuries ago.

The remarkable evidence, published today, suggests that she may well have been a member of the senatorial elite which presided over the final years of Roman Britain.

An interesting article, but this statement came to my attention:

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Scientific research has revealed that she was buried wearing a beautiful garment made of Chinese-originating silk and 97 per cent pure gold thread.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/archaeology-london-spitalfields-woman-mola-b1774473.html

 

 

Summary: If this garment was truly made from silk from China, this is a fascinating find. Not only does this confirm the trade between China and Rome (possibly through many intermediaries), it is surprising to find that this trade between China and Britain persisted even in the last throes of The Roman Empire during the fourth century. 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 26, 2021 by guy