2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Unearthed in London
2025-02-16
Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have discovered the remains of Londinium's first Roman basilica, dating back nearly 2,000 years. Built around AD 80, this significant structure, measuring 40 x 20 x 12 meters and constructed from Kentish limestone, served as a public building for legal and administrative purposes. Only in use for about 20 years, it was later replaced by a much larger complex. The discovery, located during the excavation of an office building, is considered a pivotal find in understanding the heart of Roman London.