Discovered Accidentally During Sewage Work: Hidden Underground for Centuries - Sözcü Newspaper
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[Article already published on March 21, 2026] In Wijk bij Duurstede, a common technical intervention revealed vestiges likely to transform the understanding of an old trading centre in Northern Europe. Under a street under construction, fragments of wood assembled according to ancient methods were identified by Dutch archaeologists. The site corresponds to the former trading town of Dorestad, active between the 7th and 9th centuries, known for i…
A giant piece of wood unearthed during a routine sewer excavation in the Netherlands has turned into a significant discovery that could shed light on Europe's early trade history. The remains, found in the town of Wijk bij Duurstede in the Utrecht province, are believed to be from a large medieval trading ship.
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