AMSTERDAM, June 21 (Reuters) – Archaeologists have found an historical Roman sanctuary with a comparatively intact Roman temple within the Dutch central-east Gelderland province, the nation’s cultural heritage company stated, describing the discover as “distinctive”.
Volunteers made the primary discovery in 2021 in a metropolis close to UNESCO World Heritage Roman Limes – which represents the border line of the Roman empire at its best extent within the 2nd century AD – and alerted the company.
“There was a number of temples right here. We’ve discovered stays of idols, reliefs and painted plaster,” it stated in an announcement.
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Individuals work on a web site the place archaeologists found a Roman temple in Zevenaar, central-east Netherlands March 21, 2022. RAAP/Handout through REUTERS
“That is very distinctive (not solely) for the Netherlands, but in addition internationally” it stated, including that whereas a number of Roman sanctuaries have been recognized within the Netherlands, this was the primary such full advanced and temple discovered.
Full votive stones and altars devoted to numerous gods and goddesses have been dug up on the location which the company stated was in use for hundreds of years throughout the Roman Empire.
Varied items from the location shall be displayed on the Valkhof Museum in Nijmegen, the biggest metropolis in Gelderland.
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Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, enhancing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise
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