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Divers diving below Lake Neuchâtel recovered more than 1,000 Roman-era objects dating to 20–50 AD, including kitchenware and weapons, indicating a shipment for about 6,000 legionnaires. A wicker basket preserved organic remains adds to the find, which was excavated in 2025–2026 and is being studied for maker marks and packing methods; a book, documentary, and Laténium Museum exhibition are planned for 2027.
Divers from the Octopus Foundation recovered over 1,000 well-preserved Roman-era artefacts, including ceramics, two gladiator swords, a dagger, a belt buckle, a fibula and a wicker basket, from a sunken cargo ship in Lake Neuchâtel dating to 20–50 AD. The cargo likely carried kitchen supplies for a Roman camp and was escorted by legionaries; one crate is dated to 17 AD. The wreck hasn’t been located yet and the discovery was kept secret to deter looting. Artefacts are being cleaned and restored, with a 2027 book and documentary planned and an exhibition at Laténium in Neuchâtel. The team notes there may be more historical artefacts in the oceans than in museums.