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Highway construction crews in Italy uncover ancient sanctuary with temple ruins dating to 5th century B.C.

The find was made in Ponso, a town about 45 miles southwest of Venice.

Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find 'important' ancient sanctuary

While building a highway near Venice, construction crews in Italy accidentally discovered a pre-Roman sanctuary dating back ...

Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find

Archaeologists in the Czech Republic have discovered over 1,000 artifacts before railway construction, including a rare Roman ...

Ancient Roman bust in pristine condition discovered during Spanish beach dig

It was supposed to be just another sunny beach refresh in Spain — until construction crews accidentally uncovered something a ...
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Solar plant construction unearths 2,300-year-old pre-Roman necropolis in Italy

"The research is still at an early stage." ...
Greek Reporter

2,500-Year-Old Pre-Roman Sanctuary Buried by Ancient Flood Discovered in Italy

Archaeologists in northern Italy uncovered a 2,500-year-old pre-Roman sanctuary with inscriptions, later buried by an ancient ...

In 1996, road workers in Lod found a Roman sea scene hidden beneath the asphalt

In 1996, road construction in Lod, Israel, unearthed an exceptional Roman mosaic depicting vibrant sea life and ships. This remarkable find, preserved for centuries beneath urban layers, highlights ...

In 1901, construction workers found a rich Roman coffin that proved ancient Britain was highly diverse

Some of the most revolutionary discoveries in history did not arise from grand architectural feats or great wars. These ...

Gold and silver, Roman coins and jewelry: Construction workers discover a 2,000-year-old Celtic settlement

While working on the construction of a new highway in the Czech Republic, workers came across a huge, ancient trading city ...

'Spectacular' Remains of Wealthy Roman Woman Discovered During Construction Work at Former Hospital

She was buried in a highly decorated lead coffin surrounded by objects, including jet hairpins and rare glass flasks ...
Greek Reporter

Marble Head of Greek Goddess Aphrodite Found During Beach Work in Spain

Archaeologists in Spain uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman marble head believed to depict the Greek goddess Aphrodite.