London’s first Roman basilica found under office basement

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.

Archaeology breakthrough as beginnings of Roman London discovered in office

A team found a piece of the London's first basilica - where political, economic and administrative decisions would have been made 2,000 years ago.

2000-year-old basilica found in London office basement

Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.

Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London

The remarkably well-preserved basilica was part of a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could socialize, shop and hear speeches in the growing city

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

Remains of a civic basilica give archaeologists clues to what the original layout of Roman London looked like.

Archaeologists discover ancient Roman basilica under office in London

The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions.