Roman chariot buried with two horses, 1,800 years ago (Photo) is discovered in Croatia

Archaeologists from the Vinkovci City Museum and the Institute of Archaeology from Zagreb discovered the Roman cart in two wheels (known in Latin as cysium) with horses at Jankovacka Dubrava near the village of Stari Jankovci, in eastern Croatia.

The discovery is believed to be an example of how people with extreme wealth were ever buried along with their horses.

Curator Boris Kratofil explained to local media that the custom of burial under tuma (an ancient burial tomb) was an extraordinary burial ritual during the Roman period in southern Basen of Panonia.

“Zaconi is associated with extremely wealthy families who have played a prominent role in the province's administrative, social and economic life of Panonia”, he said.

The discovery is estimated to be from the third century AD, but the team of scientists is working to confirm its era.

Institute of Archaeology Director Marko Dizdar said it was an amazing discovery that is unique in Croatia.

“After this comes a long process of restoring and preserving findings, but also a complete analysis of the findings. After a few years, we will know a little more about the family whose members were buried in this area, 1,800 years ago. We are more interested in horses themselves, namely, whether they are educated here or have come from other parts of the empire, which will tell us more about the importance and wealth of this family. We will achieve this through co-operation with the country's institutions, as well as with many European institutions”, he said.