Yet more archaeological wonders have been uncovered in Rome, joining those that I have posted on earlier in the year.
Firstly, Nero's revolving dining room (it moved 24 hrs a day, driven by water pressure, and always facing the sun) has been discovered ...... they sure knew a lot about water management in Roman times.
and Secondly, a large 'private' Roman amphitheatre has been uncovered inside a gigantic imperial-style palace, within the well-preserved old harbour of Portus. The arena is believed to have been able to hold up to 2,000 people and been used for gladiator games or animal baiting.
Archaeologists claim that the complex is much under rated as it is "one of the most important archaeological sites in the world" and should be rated alongside "such wonders as "Stonehenge and Angkor Wat in Cambodia".
Oddly enough this week also saw more discoveries at Stonehenge .... Archaeologists have discovered the site of an older 5,000 yr old mini-Stonehenge, a mile from the site of Wiltshire's famous stone circle which has been called "Bluehenge"
Firstly, Nero's revolving dining room (it moved 24 hrs a day, driven by water pressure, and always facing the sun) has been discovered ...... they sure knew a lot about water management in Roman times.
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| Private British Amphitheatre |
and Secondly, a large 'private' Roman amphitheatre has been uncovered inside a gigantic imperial-style palace, within the well-preserved old harbour of Portus. The arena is believed to have been able to hold up to 2,000 people and been used for gladiator games or animal baiting.
Archaeologists claim that the complex is much under rated as it is "one of the most important archaeological sites in the world" and should be rated alongside "such wonders as "Stonehenge and Angkor Wat in Cambodia".
Oddly enough this week also saw more discoveries at Stonehenge .... Archaeologists have discovered the site of an older 5,000 yr old mini-Stonehenge, a mile from the site of Wiltshire's famous stone circle which has been called "Bluehenge"
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