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Archaeologists who excavate the site of a scratch planned 32 floors In London He discovered the ruins of a Roman basilica of almost 2,000 years old.
The old basilica, built between 78 and 84 AD, once was in the heart of the city, which was known at that time as Londinium, according to Associated Press.
While exploring the basement of a building scheduled to be demolished for the next tower of the office, the The scientists unearthed The remains of what once served as the basis of a two -story building, almost as large as an Olympic pool.
They discovered flint walls, brick and rag stone of 13 feet deep and more than three feet wide, AP reported.
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In this photo provided by the London Archeology Museum, taken in the summer of 2024, there is a view of a wall of the Roman Basilica of London unearthed during the remodeling of a building in London. (Mola via ap)
The brand “brand” one of the most important discoveries “in years in the city of London, the financial district of square miles that is the oldest quarter of London, according to Sophie Jackson of the London Archeology Museum.
In Roman London, the basilica was part of the forum, a place where people bought, mixed and listened to the latter of politiciansAP reported.
“This is the Rome heart In London, where all decisions were made, “said Andrew Henderson-Schwartz, head of public impact at the London Archeology Museum.
A person walks on a dock along the Thames river with the Cathedral of San Pablo and the London skyscrapers at the bottom on January 15, 2024. (Henry Nicholls/AFP through Getty Images)
It is also believed that the ruins were part of the court, an area of the forum where officials made decisions about the city government.
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“We are talking about the early stages of London here, but it is a true sign of investment in the city, even in its early childhood,” Henderson-Schwartz added.
In this photo provided by Peter Marsden there is a drawing of a representation of the Roman Basilica of London, which was recently discovered during a reurbing project for a building in London. (Peter Marsden through AP)
Further The excavation could answer Questions about the original forum and why it was replaced by a larger one after only 20 years of use. He could also offer glimpses in the life of the Roman Londoners, according to AP.
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The owner of the site, developer Hershten Properties, agreed to show the ruins in a visiting center of the planned office tower, AP reported. Real estate developers in Great Britain have to consult archaeologists in their planning process.
“We have these small windows in Roman London that are throughout the city,” said Henderson-Schwartz. “But this is really the site that connects them all together.”
Associated Press contributed to this report.
