Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find
Archaeologists in Central Europe have discovered over 1,000 ancient artifacts during a railway construction project. Among the finds is a rare Roman-era tool used for making metal wire. The artifacts date from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era, highlighting the area's rich historical significance.
- ▪The discoveries were made along a three-quarter-mile stretch for a high-speed railway in the Haná River valley.
- ▪The site includes remains from two Bronze Age cultures and evidence of the Iron Age La Tène culture.
- ▪The earliest settlement dates back to the Věteřov culture, around 1800-1500 B.C.
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Discovery Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find Roman drawplate for making metal wire is considered a rare find in Central Europe, archaeologists say By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published May 21, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Belgian archaeologists uncover well-preserved dog dating back to Roman times SOLVA Archaeology Service in Belgium announced the recent discovery of ancient Roman artifacts and remains, including a well-preserved dog, in Velzeke.
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