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Joseph Golder

Ancient Row-m: Archeologists Unearth Roman Amphitheater Under Rowing Club Building Site

The Roman amphitheater was discovered during construction for a boathouse in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. (Canton Archeology Aargau, Canton of Aargau/Zenger)

Swiss archeologists carrying out a routine check on a building site for a new rowing club were amazed when they unearthed a fourth-century Roman amphitheater, which they believe is the most modern ever found.

The discovery occurred in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland, not far from the city of Basel, in December.

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