Discoveries and news in Rome

Largo Argentina in Rome was so far visible to people walking from the upper street level; however, it was impossible to approach closer and admire the ruins. Lack of free access to the square for people caused that homeless cats found here shelters and formed a substantial colony.

In the south of England, in the village of Stoke Gifford, the remains of a Roman villa were found. Among ruins was also discovered bronze lamp, which is dated to the 1st century CE.

In southwest Wales, in the Pembrokeshire, fragments of a Celtic chariot were discovered in the field. The object is about 2, 000 years old and certainly was put to the grave together with the deceased. The discovery took place in February 2018; however, the information was not given to the media.

Archaeologists have found the remains of a massive Roman building in the Egyptian city of Mit Rahin – 12 km of Cairo. The building contained a preserved Roman wash basin and a room, probably used for religious practices.

Portuguese archaeologists came across the remains of a Roman cemetery. Among the finds are bones and artifacts from 2000 years ago.

Not far from the remains of Hadrian’s wall, a Roman sword was found. The discovery took place in the famous Vindolanda fort in northern England.

In south-west Egypt, Beir Al-Shaghala, archaeologists have discovered two ancient tombs, built in different styles. The buildings, made of dried brick, are decorated with wall paintings. The paintings showed the process of mummification.

In Oxfordshire (southern England), the remains of a Roman villa were found: including boar tusks, numerous coins or a sarcophagus with the body of a woman.

At the beginning of the year in North England, in North Yorkshire, a very interesting discovery was made. During construction works carried out on the A1 from London to Edinburgh (Scotland), the remains of a very early and rich Roman settlement were found.

Archaeologists found the remains of Roman houses in Colchester (south-east England). The houses had floor mosaics.