Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery high in the Swiss Alps: a Roman military camp located over 2,200 meters above sea level in the Colm la Runga area. This site, unknown until recently, offers new insights into Roman military strategy and the extent of Roman presence in the region over 2,000 years ago. The camp’s […]
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Legion VI “Ferrata” camp found at the foot of Tel Megiddo
Archaeologists in Israel have made an important discovery of architectural remains from a large Roman military camp dating back around 1,800 years. The remains were uncovered during a recent excavation at the foot of Tel Megiddo, near the ancient village of Kfar Othnay. The excavation was directed by Dr. Yotam Tepper and Barak Tzin from […]