An elaborate Roman-era coffin containing the remains of a woman who appears to have been buried with gypsum and exotic resins has been discovered in the city of Colchester in the U.K. "This is one of the most fascinating Roman burials we have worked on in Colchester in recent years," Adam Wightman , director of archaeology at Colchester Archaeological Trust, said in a statement . The combination of the coffin, grave goods and scientific evidence make it a compelling burial, he said. "The high-status woman was buried in a decorated lead coffin accompanied by a rich group of grave goods," according to Colchester Archaeological Trust. "She was buried with objects including jet hairpins, a group of rare glass flasks, and other grave goods. This indicates a carefully staged and richly furnished burial." The woman was also buried with exotic resins, including frankincense , dried sap from trees in the Boswellia genus, many of which grow in Africa, the Middle East and India.…