London Office Yields Two Thousand Year Old Roman Ruins Discovery

An ancient site was found in London. It is about two thousand years old. Developers were building an office block and made a major archaeological discovery. The basilica, the city hall then, was where Roman leaders made decisions. It was under 85 Gracechurch Street, and the Museum of London excavated it.

Aman Kaur works at the building and loves Roman history. She was amazed by the find right under her feet. Archaeologists gave her a preview, and she got to see it early. Someone even found an old wine bottle.

The building dates to Emperor Titus, and they found the stone wall’s base. The basilica was two stories tall. They will demolish and rebuild the office. They knew the location already; small test pits helped locate it between filing cabinets.

Outside, there was a courtyard with shops and open space. The space equaled a football pitch, and the site may open to the public within the new office.

Sophie Jackson spoke about the find, stating this building reveals London’s origins. London grew for a specific reason, and they chose it as Britain’s capital. James Taylor changed the building plans, and columns had to move a bit to protect the ancient stones.

Other Roman finds create interest. An amphitheater exists at Guildhall where people walk on a glass floor above. You can see the Temple of Mithras too. Chris Hayward talked about Roman London, saying it evokes remarkable emotions to imagine.