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All the latest information about discoveries from the world of ancient Romans. I encourage you to let me know about any Roman news and to indicate any corrections or inaccuracies. I try to search for material everywhere, but it is natural that not everything will be noticed by me.
Mr. Maciej Podgórski has recently discovered unusual finds – objects dating back to Roman times. The discovery took place in the State Forests of the Tomaszów Forestry Inspectorate near Ulow (Lubelskie Voivodship in Poland).
Archaeologists using optical radar found in 2016 Roman roads, built in the 1st century CE. They have been wanted in Lancashire for 45 years.
Excavations carried out in the region of Turkey, Cappadocia, in 2016 resulted in the discovery of an early Christian church, which dates back to the 5th century CE.
In May this year, the Romans will elect a new mayor of the capital, who will face an extremely difficult challenge – cleaning up the “Eternal City”.
In central Bulgaria, a discovery was made in 2016. A team of archaeologists has found three late Roman graves beneath the Ostrusha mound. Thracian aristocrats who integrated into Roman society were buried in graves.
In Georgia, on the site of the former Roman fort (castellum) in Apsarus, excavations have been carried out since 2014. Recently, traces of an ancient vineyard have been discovered.
An international team of researchers has been analyzing the internal structure of the preserved fragments of the Ankythera mechanism for over 10 years and deciphered virtually all of the inscriptions on them. This is a milestone in understanding the purpose and operation of this wonder of ancient technology.
In 1853, a Roman vase depicting a gladiator fight was discovered in Colchester (England). The latest research shows that the artifact was created in the years 160-200 CE, which proves that such events took place in Britain. This is the only object from Britain at the moment showing gladiator fights.
Archaeologists are conducting excavations in a forest on the outskirts of the city of Henley-on-Thames in England. Scientists expect to discover the remains of a Roman temple.
The latest study by scientists aimed to map the Roman road network and modern light intensity at night. Then the map was divided into grids, and a comparison of Roman roads with the current infrastructure, population and economy was undertaken.
