Remains Of London’s Original Roman Basilica, Built Nearly 2,000 Years Ago, Were Just Found Underneath An Office Building
While preparing for demolition of one office building and construction of another right in the heart of London, workers just uncovered remains of the city's original Roman basilica. Built circa 80 C.E.
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.
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.
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.
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 the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
The basilica was part of the forum, the social, political and commercial heart of Roman London, where people went to shop, mingle, seek justice and hear the latest edicts from pol
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.
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Rome's Ancient Catacombs
There is no room for underground chambers or passages, and only a few buildings have a basement ... To find catacombs, go to Rome, home of some of the oldest and longest burial underground ...
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The World’s Oldest Kingdom Dates Back to the Days of Rome
That said, we’re looking at the world’s oldest kingdoms ... For context, during the time, Nebuchadnezzar II was building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Olmec culture just started ...