Ancient Roman Mausoleum Discovered During London Construction.

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Ancient Roman Mausoleum Discovered During London Construction.
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An "incredibly rare" Roman mausoleum has been discovered beneath a south London construction site, described as "the most intact Roman mausoleum ever to be discovered in Britain," featuring interior flooring and a "striking mosaic." The discovery was made during the excavation of a planned construction site near the tourist hotspots of Borough Market and London Bridge. The mausoleum will be restored and put on public display.

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