Pratiksha Shome
A team from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) discovered a Roman tomb beneath a south London building site. The “incredibly rare” discovery, which includes inside flooring and a “striking mosaic,” is “the most intact Roman mausoleum ever to be discovered in Britain,” according to a statement from MOLA. At the location, 100 coins, ceramic shards, and roofing tiles were also discovered. There were more than 80 Roman tombs nearby, yet no coffins or human bones were discovered. They contained things like copper bracelets and glass beads.
The group thinks that the tomb would have initially held the remains of the most affluent Romans. The uncovering of this Roman tomb and its mosaics, according to Catherine Rose, a councillor for the London Borough of Southwark, “is a testament to the rich tapestry of our past.” The researchers discovered the biggest Roman mosaic in more than 50 years at the location last year. On the land in Southwark, near to the south bank of the Thames River, offices, stores, and houses will now be built. Following the conclusion of the excavation, the tomb will be repaired and put on public display.
Source: ARTnews
