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Body of doctor was found in Pompeii

In the ruins of Pompeii, archaeologists have identified a man who was likely a doctor. His profession is evidenced by a small box of medical instruments he took with him while trying to escape the…Więcej

Mass grave of Roman soldiers discovered under football pitch in Vienna

During renovation work carried out in the autumn of 2024 on a football pitch in Vienna’s Simmering district, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery. Beneath the pitch, they discovered a mass grave containing the remains of…Więcej

Roman soldier discovered in prehistoric fortress in Spain

In southern Spain, during work leading up to the construction of a solar farm, archaeologists discovered a remarkable fusion of two distinct eras. Within a prehistoric fortress dating back approximately 5,000 years, they discovered the…Więcej

Roman transport canal discovered in present-day Germany

Recent archaeological research in agricultural areas in western Germany has identified the remains of an artificial canal from the Roman period, generally dating from the 1st to the 4th century CE. Initially, researchers were drawn…Więcej

Harzhorn: Evidence of late Roman presence beyond the Rhine

The discovery in the Harzhorn Hills in Lower Saxony significantly changed the existing view of the Roman presence in Germania. It was long believed that after the defeat in 9 CE at the Battle of…Więcej

Roman military camp discovered high in Alps

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in the heart of the Alps. At an altitude of approximately 2,100 meters above sea level, they have discovered a previously unknown Roman military camp that has remained untouched…Więcej

Roman shipwreck discovered off coast of Puglia

During a routine maritime patrol by the Italian police, a remarkable archaeological discovery was made. Officers from the Guardia di Finanza discovered the perfectly preserved wreck of a Roman merchant ship, still concealing its cargo,…Więcej

Massive Roman villa discovered beneath popular park

Archaeologists have discovered the largest Roman villa ever built in Wales. The find was discovered in Margam Country Park in the south of the country. The discovery was made through geophysical surveys using ground-penetrating radar.…Więcej

Intact 1,700-year-old Roman tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,700-year-old Roman tomb in Budapest. The limestone coffin, sealed for nearly two millennia, contained the skeleton of a young woman surrounded by treasures destined for her eternal journey. The limestone coffin…Więcej

Roman weaponry from Britain in researcher’s private collection

One of the website’s readers, a professional historical researcher, shared documentation of interesting Roman armour artifacts from his private collection. These objects were discovered in England and later sold in a museum sale. Among the…Więcej
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