Archaeologists Uncover Long Lost Ancient Roman Building
A recent discovery in Switzerland has shed light on an ancient Roman building that was long lost to history. The find was made by a pedestrian who stumbled upon a strange arrangement of stones near a highway construction site in Luterbach, 22 miles north of Bern. The Swiss canton of Solothurn announced the exciting discovery on Facebook, noting that the Roman building had been buried just beneath the motorway bridge.
Pictures of the site reveal the stone foundation of the building, which is remarkably close to the road. The canton explained that this is not the first time archaeologists have excavated the site, as a similar structure made of pebble and granite stones was unearthed in the 1860s. The previous excavation uncovered brick fragments and parts of a silver bowl, along with other artifacts from Roman and late Celtic times. However, the exact location of the building remained unknown until now.
Despite the significance of the recent discovery, the Roman foundation remains will be covered again during the preparatory work for the replacement of the highway bridge. This development highlights the challenges faced by archaeologists in preserving and studying ancient sites in the midst of modern construction projects.
The Swiss find is just one of many ancient discoveries made in Europe this year. In Greece, archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient workshop that revealed several unfinished projects. Meanwhile, volunteers in the United Kingdom unearthed an ancient depiction of a Roman goddess near Hadrian’s Wall.
These discoveries serve as a reminder of the rich history that lies beneath the surface of our modern world. The work of archaeologists and researchers is crucial in uncovering and preserving these ancient treasures for future generations to study and appreciate.
