Ancient Rome Dig It Out Kit

£4.00

Tax included in product price. Excludes shipping, calculated at checkout

Unearth ancient wonders with this compact excavation set. Each Roman dig it out kit contains one digging tool, one dusting brush and one rectangular earthen block; ready to be excavated! Perfect for young archaeologists and curious minds seeking hands-on discovery.

Which ancient artefact will you uncover? This Roman kit comes with a possible 6 designs to unearth: Collect all 6!

  • Legionnaire Helmet 
  • Muscle Cuirass Armor
  • Auxiliary Shield 
  • Gladius Hispaniensis Sword
  • Terracotta Oil Lamp 
  • Decorative Vase

Please note: Designs inside are assorted at random and will vary. Ancient Rome Dig It Out Kit arrives pre-packaged straight from the supplier, therefore there is no guarantee which design you will receive.

Simply place the block onto an easy to clean surface or large paper sheet, use the digging tool to gently scrape away the plaster plus make use of the brush for the finishing touches, and remove the hidden Ancient Roman artefact once unearthed.

Dig it out kits are a great way for kids to learn while having fun and making a mess. Each kit comes with everything you need to find the treasure inside.

Artefacts measure 3.5 - 5.5 cm. Utensils measure 6.5 cm.

Manufacturer recommends children under 8 should be supervised when excavating this product.

Not suitable for children age 0-3 due to small parts hazard.

Product information

Materials: Resin, Gypsum, & Sand

Dimensions: Box measures 8.9 x 8 x 3.6 cm

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Delivery information

Shipping to United States of America is currently suspended for the foreseeable future.

The de minimus exemption for orders under $800 going to USA ended on Friday 29 August 2025. Please bear with us while we update our systems to accommodate the new tariffs and duties. 

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The Online Shop team operates between Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00, so please allow time for us to prepare your order for collection or delivery, particularly at busy times of the year. We aim to have your order ready for collection/delivery within 72 hours.

UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch

Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)

Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)

Please be aware that orders to International addresses may be subject to local customs duty or taxes. You will need to pay any additional charges for customs clearance, charges include local VAT and duty based on the value and origin of the product.

There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.

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