Medieval History
University of Southampton and British School at Rome (BSR) archaeologists, leading an international excavation of Portus ? the ancient port of Rome, believe they have discovered a large Roman shipyard.
The team, working with the Italian Archaeological Superintendancy of Rome, has uncovered the remains of a massive building close to the distinctive hexagonal basin or ?harbour?, at the centre of the port complex.
University of Southampton Professor and Portus Project Director, Simon Keay comments, ?At first we thought this large rectangular building was used as a warehouse, but our latest excavation has uncovered evidence that there may have been another, earlier use, connected to the building and maintenance of ships. Few Roman Imperial shipyards have been discovered and, if our identification is correct, this would be the largest of its kind in Italy or the Mediterranean.?
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Medieval History
Large ancient shipyard discovered near Rome
University of Southampton and British School at Rome (BSR) archaeologists, leading an international excavation of Portus ? the ancient port of Rome, believe they have discovered a large Roman shipyard.
The team, working with the Italian Archaeological Superintendancy of Rome, has uncovered the remains of a massive building close to the distinctive hexagonal basin or ?harbour?, at the centre of the port complex.
University of Southampton Professor and Portus Project Director, Simon Keay comments, ?At first we thought this large rectangular building was used as a warehouse, but our latest excavation has uncovered evidence that there may have been another, earlier use, connected to the building and maintenance of ships. Few Roman Imperial shipyards have been discovered and, if our identification is correct, this would be the largest of its kind in Italy or the Mediterranean.?
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