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Remains of Nero’s theater were discovered during the renovation of St. Peter’s Basilica
An object believed for hundreds of years to be lost or completely destroyed by earthquakes or invasions by Rome’s enemies has been found and partially excavated. Scientists have found the remains of the famous Theater of Nero (Theatrum Neroni), from ... Read more
Remains of Roman ship discovered in Serbia
Remains of a Roman ship discovered in Serbia. The discovery took place during mining works carried out in the Drmno open-pit mine (north-eastern Serbia), which is located near the Danube. According to the researchers, the object probably belonged to a ... Read more
Ancient field kilns discovered in western Germany
In western Germany, in Paderborn, traces of the presence of Roman troops and a marching camp were confirmed. This is evidenced by the discovery of two field kilns in which bread could be baked. In addition to the furnace, the ... Read more
Silver disk depicting winged ancient Medusa has been discovered in England
A silver disk depicting a winged ancient Medusa has been discovered in England. The object is almost 1,800 years old and was discovered in Vindolanda, in the former Roman auxilia camp. The discovered object is an example of a phalera, ... Read more
Roman marble head discovered in Rome
Roman marble head discovered in Rome. The discovery took place in the area of excavations carried out in Piazza Augusto Imperatore. The object appears to be of a young woman. Currently, the process of cleaning and examination of the find ... Read more
Roman treasure has been discovered in forest in Tuscany
A treasure of 175 silver Roman coins has been discovered in a forest in Tuscany, Italy. The coins date back to 82 BCE, i.e. the time when a bloody civil war took place in Italy, in which Lucius Cornelius Sulla ... Read more
Operation is underway to recover Roman shipwreck in Sicily
An operation is underway to recover the wreck of a Roman ship from the 4th century CE, off the coast of Misiliscemi, in the area of Trapani, in western Sicily. 500,000 euros have been allocated for the action and the ... Read more
Roman mausoleum has been discovered in southern London
Roman mausoleum and well-preserved floor mosaics have been discovered in southern London. According to the researchers, people from the upper social classes were buried in this place. Research and excavations are carried out by the Museum of London Archeology (MOLA); ... Read more
Heads of Roman sculptures have been discovered
At the Carlisle Cricket Club in northern England, two heads of Roman sculptures have been discovered, which date back to the 2nd century CE. The entire sculptures, according to the researchers, could be up to 4.5 meters high. Stone objects ... Read more
Numerous ancient finds have been found in Wales
Roman coins (3rd-4th centuries CE) have been discovered in South Wales, Monmouthshire, vessels from various periods of the Iron Age; including an interesting find with an ornament in the shape of an ox’s head. According to the researchers, Roman artifacts ... Read more
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