Archeologists Uncover London’s Largest Roman Mosaic in 50 Years Near The Shard in the Heart of Downtown

Archeologists Uncover London’s Largest Roman Mosaic in 50 Years Near The Shard in the Heart of Downtown
Courtesy of MOLA/Andy Chopping
Michael Wing
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Piercing the soil in the heart of downtown London, a team of archaeologists uncovered Roman artwork from the ancient past, amidst the construction and community developments near The Shard.

The city’s largest Roman mosaic found in 50 years was unearthed as part of a heritage conservation excavation by Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) archaeologists.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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