The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Sarcophagus A sarcophagus was a stone or marble tomb. It was often richly decorated. The symbol of the cross on the side of this one's lid tells us that it was used for a Christian burial.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: The Late Roman Empire