Sextus Congenius Verus

Sextus Congenius Verus

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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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The marble relic was an ancient Roman funerary artifact for a sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus.

Unique Roman relic discovered in New Orleans backyard traced to World War II theft
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-19
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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.

Fynd i amerikansk trädgård – gravsten från romarriket
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-10-12
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Sextus Congenius Verus was a Roman sailor and soldier to whom the discovered tombstone belonged.

У США на подвір’ї будинку знайшли давньоримський артефакт
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-10-11
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Sextus Congenius Verus is the Roman sailor to whom the grave marker was dedicated.

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard | New Orleans
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
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