Maltese

During excavations in the ancient Turkish city of Diyarbakir, archaeologists made an exciting and unprecedented discovery. While digging in an area between a surveillance tower in the city´s famous defensive walls and Saint George Church, a Roman-era sarcophagus was unearthed. The coffin that contained the body of an unknown individual. Amazingly, this is the first time a sarcophagus from the time of the Roman Empire has been recovered in Diyarbakir, which makes this an extraordinarily significant historical find, reports Anatolian Archaeology. Adding to the intrigue, a perfectly preserved Maltese Cross was carved into its side. This religious symbol is associated with medieval Christianity and the Crusades, although its history goes back much farther. This particular cross is unusual in that