Work to give London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium. Excavations at 85 Gracechurch St. uncovered flint, brick and ragstone walls and foundations, over 3 feet wide and 13 feet deep. Sophie Jackson of Museum of London Archaeology called it “one of the most significant discoveries” in years. The site’s developer has agreed to put the remains on display in a visitor center when the building is done. Work to give London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium. Excavations at 85 Gracechurch St. uncovered flint, brick and ragstone walls and foundations, over 3 feet wide and 13 feet deep. Sophie Jackson of Museum of London Archaeology called it “one of the most significant discoveries” in years. The site’s developer has agreed to put the remains on display in a visitor center when the building is done. AP Technology and Science
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