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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vishwam Sankaran

New ‘archaeological sensation’ in Switzerland could reveal extent of ancient Roman empire

ADA Zug, David Jecker

A new “archaeological sensation” unearthed in Switzerland recently could provide new insights into the extent to which the ancient Roman civilization was spread across Europe.

Archaeologists at a gravel quarry site in Switzerland’s Canton of Zug are carefully unearthing Roman-era stone walls built around 2,000 years ago. The walls seemingly cover an area of at least 500 square metres and belong to a building complex with different rooms.

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