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It's being hailed as one of the most profound discoveries archaeologists have uncovered. The unearthing of a Roman soldier's grave, dating back to year 'zero,' has been found in the municipality of Heerlen, Netherlands.
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What's even more astonishing is that the 2,000-year-old tomb of the Roman soldier revealed the name of the deceased immediately, as archaeologists discovered, numerous pieces of pottery and artifacts, in addition to an earthenware bowl that had the abbreviated nickname "Flac," etched into it.
Researchers and archaeologists have determined that the pottery, which originated from Italy, identifies the Roman soldier, Flaccus, who lived in the year 0 A.D., revealing the ancient Roman's significant presence in the region of the Netherlands.
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"Today, evidence was found of Roman habitation in the time of Emperor Augustus. A unique discovery that not only teaches us more about our past but also shows how unique the story of Roman Heerlen is for the Netherlands," Jordy Clemens, Heerlen's council member for culture and heritage, said in a statement.
Archaeologists from ADC ArcheoProjecten discovered the ancient gravesite during excavations at Raadhuisplein, the town square in Heerlen in November. However, after researchers concluded their investigations, the information is now being shared publicly.
All indications reveal that the discovery site, which was located between two Roman roads, Via Belgica and Via Traiana, was a 'key military and cultural location in the middle of the Roman settlement Coriovallum,' according to archaeologists. Initially, when archaeologists began excavations, they were unsure whether the discovery was that of an ancient gravesite or a cellar pit.
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The Romans in the Netherlands Between 0 A.D. and 20 A.D.
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History indicates that the Roman period in the Netherlands began in 55 B.C., and Heerlen was once known as Coriovallum in Roman times. Evidence of an elaborate Roman bathhouse dating back to 40 A.D. in the region, suggests it is the 'oldest' piece of architecture located in the Netherlands.
"It is a unique find because it is not only the oldest Roman grave in Heerlen but also because no name was known there before," researchers stated. "Never before have we found a Roman grave from this period with a name."
While archaeologists continue their excavation works at Raadhuisplein, the findings they continue to unearth will further solidify the presence of the ancient Romans and their settlement in the Netherlands, revealing, beyond a shadow of a doubt, their historical and cultural significance there.
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