Skeletal remains found in St Mark's Square dig - Arts Culture and Style. Skeletal remains believed to date back to the seventh or eighth century AD have been found during excavations to repair the'masegno' flagstones in Venice.

The skeletons include that of a child aged about eight, a woman and five adult males. "It's a very important discovery," says lead archaeologist Sara Bini. All RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA.