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Archeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium.
Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on the site of new London skyscraper
Sophie Jackson of Museum of London Archaeology called it “one of the most significant discoveries” in years in London’s oldest quarter, the City – the square-mile financial district where modern glass high-rises stand atop the remnants of Victorian, medieval and even earlier structures.
2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement
Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.
Archaeologists discover London's first Roman basilica under office building
An office building from the 1930s in the heart of London was about to be demolished and redeveloped by its owners — until archaeologists unearthed remnants of the city’s first Roman basilica in the basement.
Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building
The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica in London
While exploring the site of a 32-story planned skyscraper in London, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica.
Remains Of London’s Original Roman Basilica, Built Nearly 2,000 Years Ago, Were Just Found Underneath An Office Building
While preparing for demolition of one office building and construction of another right in the heart of London, workers just uncovered remains of the city's original Roman basilica. Built circa 80 C.E.
Archaeologists uncover extraordinary 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath London office
The excavated remains in London consist of the Kentish limestone foundations of a massive two-story Roman basilica, where officials would have made key political and legal decisions. View on euronews
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New City of London Gracechurch Street tower with food and drink venues, pop-up market and viewing gallery
Revised plans to partially demolish and redevelop a Central London building into a 33-storey office block have been approved.
Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital
Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.
Huge new riverfront music and food attraction to open in UK capital, as part of £4billion redevelopment
PART of south-east London will be transformed in the next few years thanks to a huge new development taking place in London. A new multi-use space called Corner Corner is set to open at Surrey ...
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UK announces plans to demolish shell of Grenfell Tower almost eight years after fire that killed 72
The UK government on Friday announced plans to dismantle the remains of London’s Grenfell Tower, almost eight years ... resulted in the building being remodeled with combustible exterior ...
Hundreds protest in London against Chinese ‘mega embassy’
The new embassy, if approved by the UK government, would be the “biggest Chinese embassy in Europe”. Read more at ...
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Plans for 380 new 'affordable' homes - but residents say the towers would be “monstrous”
The proposals, developed by the council and London Square, will see two new high-rise towers built in the south of the borough, comprising 387 homes. The flats will be spread across a ...
Hundreds protest in London against Beijing’s plan for ‘mega embassy’
Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing's controversial new embassy in London.