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In 2019 I wrote a news article on Ancient Origins about the UK’s first “flat-pack” medieval home. Now, archaeologists in London have announced their discovery of an incredibly well-made, and remarkably well preserved, flat-packed Roman funerary bed. Representing a national “first,” the Roman funerary bed was recovered from a former Roman cemetery near Holborn viaduct in central London. The Roman bed burial was found alongside five oak coffins, adding to a collection of only three other Roman timber coffins ever found in London. “Absolutely Amazing” Roman Arm Guard Pieced Together After 1,800 Years 1,800-year-old Roman Venus Figurine Found In England Was A Home Deity The funerary bed features carefully carved feet. Meanwhile, the joints were secured with small wooden pegs