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Researchers have discovered a Roman city in the countryside in England (photos)
Researchers have discovered a Roman city in the countryside in England (photos)
The discovery of buildings, wells, coins and a wide road in the construction area of the HS2 railway exceeded the expectations of experts. 12.01.2022, Sputnik Brazil
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It was found in a remote Northamptonshire countryside, half a meter below the surface, in a rich Roman trading town where its people adorned themselves with jewelry and ate fine porcelain. According to The Guardian, 80 archaeologists have been working on the site for the past 12 months, which have already uncovered domestic and industrial buildings, a 10-meter-wide Roman road, more than 300 coins and at least four wells. It is one of more than 100 archeological sites surveyed along the railway network since 2018. However, this is on the border between Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire and is one of the most important discoveries to date. Adjacent to the Chipping Warden and its dense black soil known as Blackgrounds helped to preserve Roman remains, the field was used as grazing land until archaeological excavations began. “When the land was used for grazing, the soil effectively covered what was beneath,” said James West, a representative of Mola Headland Infrastructure, which managed the experts’ excavations. According to researchers, there was an Iron Age village on the site, made up of more than 30 round houses, which expanded during the Roman occupation, which lasted until 4310 AD and lasted until 410 AD. Became more prosperous, including agricultural and industrial areas separated from the settlement. The main road – described in the west as “a Roman dual carriageway” – signifies that the city was a commercial center, with trains coming and going to load and unload goods. Most Roman roads were four to five meters wide, “which is very impressive.” Neighboring River, Cervell, is another trade route for settlers. “At its height, the city would have been home to hundreds of people. It was a very significant settlement,” West said. “Romanization” involves the transformation of people’s Roman customs, products, and building techniques. Its growing wealth is indicated by the number and weight of Roman coins found, which is a sign of considerable business activity. In addition, a weight scale is decorated with the image of a goddess. “It is beautiful and functional, highly recommended by the top owner,” West said. Elegantly decorated jewelry, glass vases and elegant Samian pottery imported from Kaul were taken from Black Earth, along with cosmetic sources. Half of the handcuffs were also found, indicating a crime or slave trade. In all, more than 1,000 archaeologists have worked on the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands over the past three years.
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The discovery of buildings, wells, coins and a wide road in the construction area of the HS2 railway exceeded the expectations of experts.
It was found in a remote Northamptonshire field, half a meter below the surface, A wealthy Roman trading city, Its inhabitants adorned themselves with jewels and ate from the finest pottery.
Close to the Chipping Warden, it is called Blackgrounds because of its dense black soil Helped preserve Roman remains, The field was used as grazing land until the beginning of archaeological excavations. “When the land was used for grazing, the soil effectively covered what was beneath,” said James West, a representative of Spring Headland Infrastructure, which managed the excavation.
Discoveries at this archeological site, already known since the 18th century, Exceeded the expectations of experts.
“This is one of the most exciting places we’ve ever been to while working on an HS2 project,” West said. “Finding such a well-preserved and great Roman road is extraordinary and tells us a lot about the people who lived here. This site has the potential to change our understanding of the Roman landscape. Regionally and beyond.”
According to researchers, the site was An Iron Age villageAD During the Roman invasion in 43 AD. During the Roman occupation, which lasted until 410, more than 30 round houses were built, and the village expanded and became more prosperous, thus incorporating the distinctive agricultural and industrial areas of the settlement. .
“At its height, the city would have been home to hundreds of people. It was a very significant settlement,” West said.
The “Romanization” of citizenship involves the adaptation to Roman customs, products, and architectural techniques. Its growing wealth is indicated by the number of Roman coins and the amount of weight found, a Identification of substantial business activity. In addition, a weight scale is decorated with the image of a goddess. “It is beautiful and functional, highly recommended by the top owner,” West said.
Overall, More than 1,000 archaeologists Has worked on the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands for the past three years.
“Careful study of a site such as Blackgrounds and the opportunity to map the site’s long history, enlivened by artifacts, building debris and roads, has allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of what life was like in rural South Northamptonshire, and Roman times,” said HS2 Chief Archaeologist Mike Court. Said.
