The Most Detailed Look At A Roman Fort's End: Vindolanda's Dig

Описание: From Vindolanda Unearthed, Series 01, Episode 01

Join the archaeologists at Vindolanda near Hadrian's Wall for an exciting look back at their 2021 excavation season, revealing centuries of layered history, from the late Roman era into the early medieval period. Discover the remains of an officers' clubhouse, which yielded stunning artifacts like a griffin-foot ornament and a tile bearing a delightful dog paw print, alongside the outlines of post-Roman churches and a 4th-century cavalry barrack with its military gear. The team's deeper digging uncovered traces of mysterious 3rd-century roundhouses and the earliest stone fort, hinting at a multi-phased past; get ready for their upcoming plans to finally reach the coveted anaerobic preservation layers, where organic finds like the famous writing tablets, leather, and wood are perfectly preserved, promising to unveil even more astonishing secrets of this ancient frontier community.

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