Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building
An office building from the 1930s in the heart of London was about to be demolished and redeveloped by its owners — until archaeologists unearthed remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica in the basement.
Unseen 2,000-year-old Roman ruins discovered in London office basement
Developers building an office block in the City of London discovered one of the most important archaeological finds ever in the capital. The basilica was where the leaders of Lond
Archeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium.
2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement
Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.
Ancient Roman basilica discovered under London office building
An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered under an old office building in London’s financial hub. The basilica is estimated to be at least 2,000 years old and dates back to the city’s founding following the Roman empire’s invasion of Britain.
Roman basilica remains uncovered in office block basement
The remains of an ancient basilica that would have formed the heart of Roman London have been uncovered during building work in the center of the British capital.
Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on the site of new London skyscraper
Sophie Jackson of Museum of London Archaeology called it “one of the most significant discoveries” in years in London’s oldest quarter, the City – the square-mile financial district where modern glass high-rises stand atop the remnants of Victorian, medieval and even earlier structures.
Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building
The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica in London
While exploring the site of a 32-story planned skyscraper in London, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica.
Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital
Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.
Metal detectorists discover hoard of priceless gold coins dating back to Biblical times
A pair of Dutch metal detectorists uncovered an unusual hoard of Roman and British coins dating back to Biblical times, ...
Roman forces are evacuated from Britain – 400 AD
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Program: Uncovering the artistry of Roman Britain - the mosaics that shaped an empire
Roman mosaics found in Britain are remarkable examples of ancient artistry, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship. A ...
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Two Metal Detectorists in the Netherlands Stumbled Onto Hundreds of Looted Coins From the Roman Conquest of Britain
The 404 coins, including 44 from Britain, are believed to be a mix of military pay and the spoils of war, stashed by a Roman soldier after he returned to the European continent ...