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Ancient Roman mosaic discovered under supermarket construction site

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Archaeologists surveyed the site in the town of Olney, in Buckinghamshire. The dig was commissioned by the property's developer, Angle Property, due to the site's proximity to the existing Roman Site. The mosaic features "vibrant colors and intricate decorative patterns" made up of red, white and blue tiles.

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Ancient Roman mosaic discovered under supermarket construction site

An ancient mosaic, which archaeologists say was part of a Roman villa and bathhouse, has been unearthed in southeast Britain as workers prepared the site for the construction of a supermarket.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Ancient Roman villa mosaic found on UK supermarket construction site

An ancient mosaic of colorful tiles and bricks was uncovered at a site intended for a future Aldi supermarket.

2 years ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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'Vibrant' Roman mosaic discovered under supermarket construction site

Archaeologists in England have discovered a "fantastic" Roman mosaic on land earmarked for a supermarket, suggesting a villa once occupied the site.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Roman villa and bathhouse mosaic discovered under Aldi construction site

Second Roman site found in Olney as town becomes mecca for archeology

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom 2 years ago on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

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