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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London
The plan was to demolish the old office building at 85 Gracechurch Street in the heart of London’s financial district and construct a new 32-story tower in its place. But as demolition began, archaeologists made a staggering discovery in the site’s foundation: remarkably intact ruins of London’s first public building,
Hundreds of gold and silver coins buried 2,000 years ago unearthed by metal detectorists in the Netherlands
Several dozen other coins, made of an alloy of gold, silver and copper, come from what is now Great Britain and were stamped ...
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, ...
The untold story of the gladiator and one of Britain's most remarkable archaeological finds
New research is revealing the remarkable story of one of Britain’s most enigmatic archaeological finds - a Roman gladiator helmet, discovered buried in a field in East Anglia. At such a critical ...
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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 ...
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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Over 400 gold and silver Roman-era coins unearthed in the Netherlands depict rulers from Rome, Britain and Africa
During this period, the northern limit of the Roman Empire was the Rhine River, where Roman troops were set up to fend off attacks from Germanic tribes and to launch forays into Great Britain.