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In Egypt, tombstones and wall paintings from Roman times discovered
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.
Great Roman villa discovered in England
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. The discovery was made by a treasure hunter-amateur Keith Westcott on the crop field. ... Read more
Roman settlement found under British road
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 ... Read more
Roman homes in Colchester discovered
Archaeologists found the remains of Roman houses in Colchester (south-east England). The houses had floor mosaics. What’s more, scientists were able to discover various objects: bone dice or a stand for candles. The finds are dated to the second century ... Read more
Roman school of gladiators in Pompeii restored
Eight years ago – as a result of heavy rains – the gladiator school in Pompeii collapsed. The following years, the scientists spent on conservation work. In the end, tourists can again admire the preserved monument. Schola Armaturarum can be ... Read more
Discovery of great Roman treasure in 1937 in Spain
On a rainy morning on August 19, 1937, the siblings Eusebia and Tomás Roldán found an amazing treasure in northwestern Spain. A strong downpour brought out an object that looked like an old cauldron. Intrigued siblings approached the find and ... Read more
Statue of Celtic deity found
Archaeologists have come across numerous artifacts in Cambridgeshire (England). Among them, was found 2000 years old statue of Celtic deity Cernunnos. The discovery was made in the remains of a former Roman tradecenter that had an important commercial function. God’s ... Read more
We will not pay for entering Pantheon
The previous left-wing Italian government, last year, was considering the introduction of fees for entering the famous ancient Roman monument – the Pantheon. However, the new government coalition threw the project into the bin. It was announced by the Minister ... Read more
Pontius Pilate’s ring was probably discovered
Researchers in Israel examined a Roman find from years ago – a ring – which apparently belonged to Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea who supervised the process and crucifixion of Christ. The ring is made of bronze and ... Read more
Archaeologists discovered Roman baths in Turkey
In the city of Doliche (Turkey), scientists have discovered the remains of Roman therms. The underfloor heating and mosaic system has survived to our times. Baths were built in the 2nd or 3rd century CE and they were publicly available. ... Read more
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