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Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

Researchers discovered London's first Roman basilica, dating back to the late 70s or 80s AD, beneath a commercial building near Leadenhall Market, according to the Museum of London Archaeology.
The basilica is significant as it served as the administrative center of Londinium, reflecting confidence in the city's future, according to experts.
Hertshten Properties plans to create a public exhibition space that incorporates the remains, as reported by the developers.
Sophie Jackson from the Museum of London Archaeology noted that finding such an important structure amid extensive development is remarkable.

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Video shows 2,000-year-old Roman structure discovered under central London

Museum of London Archaeology researchers recently discovered remains of London's first Roman basilica near the city's Leadenhall Market.

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Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

The building formed the centre of administrative and civic life in the ancient Roman city of Londinium.

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

5 days ago·Washington, United States

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southlondon.co.uk

London's first Roman basilica found under office basement - southlondon.co.uk

Plans for an approved 32-storey office block by Leadenhall Market are to be revised after London’s first Roman basilica was discovered beneath the site. The structure’s remains, which are estimated to be around 2,000 years old, are to be demonstrated in a new public exhibition at the base of 85 Gracechurch Street. The find has, however, prompted a slight rethink of the scheme by the premises owner Hertshten Properties. This includes reducing the…

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BLK ALERTS - An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London’s financial district

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London. (Image credit: MOLA)

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A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Was Found Beneath An Old Office Building In London

Beneath an old office building in London, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman basilica that was remarkably well-preserved. It was built around 80 C.E. and was part of the forum, a public meeting place where citizens and politicians could shop, socialize, and make important decisions about the growing city. It was also London’s first public building. The basilica and the forum were discovered underneath an office building…

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Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

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Video shows 2,000-year-old Roman structure discovered under central London

Video shows 2,000-year-old Roman structure discovered under central London

Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

London's first Roman basilica found under office basement - southlondon.co.uk

London's first Roman basilica found under office basement - southlondon.co.uk

BLK ALERTS - An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London’s financial district

BLK ALERTS - An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London’s financial district

A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Was Found Beneath An Old Office Building In London

A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Was Found Beneath An Old Office Building In London

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