Published 2 years ago

Volunteer archaeologists discover ancient Roman temple in Netherlands

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The temple complex was found at a clay extraction site in the village of Herwen-Hemeling. It is the first time temples have been unearthed on what was once the northern boundary of the Roman Empire. Among the artifacts were the remains of statues of deities, as well as pits where Roman soldiers lit sacrificial fires.

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The Independent

Ancient Roman temple discovered in the Netherlands

Volunteer archeologists have discovered an ancient Roman sanctuary with a relatively intact temple in the Netherlands.The first discovery was made in 2021, in a city near UNESCO World Heritage Roman Limes, which used to be on the Roman empire border when it was at its greatest extent, in the 2nd century AD.“One particularly remarkable feature is the discovery of several complete votive stones, dedicated to various gods and goddesses”, a spokesper

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Volunteer archaeologists discover ancient Roman temple in Netherlands

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman sanctuary with a relatively intact Roman temple in the Dutch central-east Gelderland province, the country's cultural heritage agency said, describing the find as "exceptional".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Archaeologists discover ‘exceptional’ ancient Roman temple in near intact condition

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed an "exceptional" discovery - a complete and relatively intact ancient Roman sanctuary - in the Netherlands' central-east Gelderland province.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Dutch researchers uncover Roman temple complex

In a "highly unusual find," archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered the remains of temples where Roman soldiers once paid tribute to their gods and goddesses.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Channel News Asia

Volunteer archaeologists discover ancient Roman temple in Netherlands

AMSTERDAM : Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman sanctuary with a relatively intact Roman temple in the Dutch central-east Gelderland province, the country's cultural heritage agency said, describing the find as "exceptional".Volunteers made the first discovery in 2021 in a city near UNESCO Wor

2 years ago·Singapore

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