All articles tagged with #roman artifacts
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.
A rare ancient shipwrecked cargo, the first of its kind found in the Eastern Mediterranean, has been discovered off the coast of Israel. The cargo includes 1,800-year-old Corinthian capitals adorned with vegetal patterns, partially carved capitals, and pure marble columns up to 6 meters long. The valuable Roman architectural elements were apparently intended to adorn a public building such as a temple or theater. The discovery settles a debate about whether the Romans imported architectural elements from their lands of origin or transported them in a partially carved form for finishing at their destination.