Ancient Roman Egg with Yolk Preserved for 1,700 Years Unearthed in UK

The remarkable find, believed to be the world's oldest unintentionally preserved bird's egg, was discovered during archaeological excavations in Aylesbury.

• A 1,700-year-old uncracked egg containing yolk and albumen was discovered at a Roman-era site in Aylesbury, UK.
• The egg is believed to be the oldest unintentionally preserved bird's egg in the world.
• The discovery was made by Oxford Archaeology during excavations near Aylesbury in a waterlogged pit believed to have been a Roman wishing well.
• The egg was found alongside other eggs in a woven basket, but it was the only one to remain intact.
• The egg has been scanned using micro-CT, revealing its contents, and is now at the Discover Bucks Museum for further study.

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