Twin babies buried in Roman Croatia 2,000 years ago may have died of lead poisoning, study suggests

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- Archaeologists discovered the remains of infant twins buried together in a Roman-era cemetery in Croatia. The twins were likely born around 1,700 years ago.
- Analysis of the twins' bones suggests they may have died from lead poisoning, a common issue in the Roman Empire due to the widespread use of lead in everyday items like cookware and plumbing.
- The discovery provides insight into the lives and deaths of children in the Roman world, and highlights the health challenges they faced due to environmental factors like lead exposure.

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