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Discoveries and news in Rome

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.

Roman aqueduct discovered under Piazza Celimontana

In Rome, in the city center, in 2017, during construction work for another metro line, the ruins of a Roman aqueduct were found. The remains are 20 meters below city level and are an amazing find. According to scientists, the aqueduct is dated to the 3rd century BCE.

Roman aqueduct discovered under Piazza Celimontana

Romans adopted nomadic lifestyle from Huns

Scientists from the University of Cambridge analyzed human remains – dated to the 5th century CE – from the Roman frontier region of Pannonia (present-day Hungary). Research results show that some Roman citizens abandoned their farms and adopted the nomadic lifestyle from the Huns.

A typically misshapen Hun skull

Vessel dating back to 2nd century CE was discovered

An artifact has been discovered in the River Thames in England, which probably dates back to the 2nd-century CE. and is probably related to the ancient Romans. Currently, the object is being analyzed by archaeologists at the Museum of London.

Vessel dating back to 2nd century CE was discovered

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