Video. Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition
- Updated: 15/07/2026 - 10:52 GMT+2 Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.
- History and forensic art come together in Budapest, where visitors examined Roman-era skulls displayed beside realistic facial reconstructions as sculptor Emese Gábor recreated ancient faces using 3D-printed skulls and plasticine.
- The Aquincum Museum exhibition, titled "Once We Were Like You", features 16 facial reconstructions from skulls found at the ancient Roman
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- Updated: 15/07/2026 - 10:52 GMT+2 Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants.
- History and forensic art come together in Budapest, where visitors examined Roman-era skulls displayed beside realistic facial reconstructions as sculptor Emese Gábor recreated ancient faces using 3D-printed skulls and plasticine.
- The Aquincum Museum exhibition, titled "Once We Were Like You", features 16 facial reconstructions from skulls found at the ancient Roman
Sources: Euronews