Ancient Curse Tablet Unearthed in French Roman Cemetery
2025-01-23
Archaeologists in Orléans, France, unearthed a Roman-era cemetery containing over 60 male burials and 21 lead curse tablets. One tablet, inscribed in the extinct Gaulish language, invokes the Roman god of war, Mars, to curse individuals named within the text. The discovery provides valuable insight into Roman-era practices and the Gaulish language.