Ancient Romans Used Extinct Sea Creature Fossils as Amulets
TL;DR
Archaeologists found evidence that ancient Romans used fossils of extinct marine creatures like trilobites as amulets, with signs of intentional modification for jewelry, dating back to the 1st-3rd centuries CE, highlighting their fascination with fossils and possible magical beliefs.
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