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London’s first Roman basilica found under office basement

Archaeologists announced the discovery of the remains of a Roman basilica at a site for a planned office tower in London, which is believed to be about two millennia old and part of the original Roman forum.
The basilica, built between A.D. 78 and 84, was significant as the social and political center of Roman London, where residents engaged in daily activities.
Developer Hertshten Properties plans to incorporate the basilica remains into their development plans and display them in a visitor center.
Sophie Jackson from the Museum of London Archaeology described the discovery as one of the most significant in years, highlighting the extraordinary level of preservation of the site's foundations.

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Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on site of London skyscraper

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced that they have unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium.

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Daily Express

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Smithsonian Mag

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Live Science

2,000-year-old remains of London's oldest Roman basilica discovered under office building

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Euronews

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