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10 July 2012

X-rays show Roman coins

Scientists at the University of Southampton are using X-ray imaging techniques to examine objects without needing to dig them up.

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This video from the University of Southampton shows how X-rays have been used to build up a 3D picture of Roman coins underground.

Archaeologists and engineers from the University of Southampton are studying buried Roman coins using the latest X-ray techniques.

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X-rays under earth

Archaeologists and engineers from the University of Southampton are studying buried Roman coins using the latest X-ray techniques.