Burial Ground
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Initial release | Italy |
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Directors | Andrea Bianchi |
Languages | Italian Language |
Screenplay | Piero Regnoli |
Composers | Berto Pisano |
Elsio Mancuso | |
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ID | 910954 |
About Burial Ground
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... Scientists reckon the sprawling Burial Ground near Khatiya village in Gujarat may potentially be the largest " pre-urban" cemetery of the society discovered so far...
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... Archaeologists think the site was used as some from of Burial Ground or tomb for wealthier members of Roman society...
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Southwark: Rare Roman mausoleum unearthed in London
By Jacob EvansBBC News
A " completely unique" Roman mausoleum has been discovered by archaeologists in South London .
The Remains of the structure at the Liberty of Southwark site in Borough have been described as " extremely rare" and feature preserved floors and walls.
Archaeologists think The Site was used as some from of Burial Ground or tomb for wealthier members of Roman society.
Work on creating a permanent display is planned, says The Team behind The Find .
The Dig was led by The Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) on behalf of Landsec and Transport for London (TfL).
MOLA believes the quality of preservation makes it The Most intact Roman mausoleum ever to be discovered in Britain.
Alongside the central mosaic, raised platforms were found and steps on the lowest side were still intact.
Excavators were surprised to find two layers to The Site , with another similarly designed mosaic found beneath The First floor. They believe that The Building was modified at some point, with the floor raised.
" All signs indicate This Was a substantial building, " says MOLA, " perhaps two storeys high. "
While The Site is believed to be a burial location, no coffins were found. However, More Than 100 coins, fragments of pottery, roofing tiles and pieces of metal were discovered.
There has been a sustained period of excavation at The Site , where the was uncovered in 2022.
Antonietta Lerz, senior archaeologist at MOLA, says The Site is a " microcosm for the changing fortunes of Roman London" and provides " a fascinating window" into The Life of its settlers.
Archaeologists from MOLA hope to pinpoint the Age Of the mausoleum and have provided a of The Site .
Landsec and TfL say they are committed to restoring and retaining the mausoleum for permanent public display.
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