Archaeologists Unearth Subterranean Layers Under World's First Cathedral - Earthly Headlines

in #science6 years ago

Using cutting-edge excavation and laser-mapping techniques underneath Rome's St. John Lateran Basilica, British archaeologists have discovered an older cathedral, a large barracks that housed elite soldiers, and the remains of an extravagant villa. The Jindo details the 5-year excavation process, discusses the historical context of the buildings within the different layers, and discusses some of the reasons the Romans would go about building on top of demolished buildings.

Article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/22/british-archaeologists-explore-hidden-world-roman-ruins-beneath/amp/

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