FfFfFfFF 58,120 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 When developers broke ground on the outskirts of Scarborough, they were hoping to build a housing estate ideal for first-time buyers, families and professionals, with en suites, off-street parking and integrated kitchens galore. But before shovels had even hit earth, they found someone else had got there first: the Romans. The remains of a Roman settlement believed to be the first of its kind discovered in Britain – and possibly the whole Roman empire – has been uncovered near the North Yorkshire seaside town. Historic England described it as “easily the most important Roman discovery of the last decade”. The large complex of buildings – approximately the size of two tennis courts – includes a cylindrical tower structure with a number of rooms leading from it and a bathhouse. As excavations and analysis continue, historians believe the site may have been the estate of a wealthy landowner, which could have later become a religious sanctuary or even a high-end “stately home cum – gentleman’s club”. North Yorkshire archaeologists have already established the buildings were “designed by the highest-quality architects in northern Europe in the era and constructed by the finest craftsmen”, said Karl Battersby from North Yorkshire county council. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/14/roman-site-scarborough-first-kind-in-uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Oreo 14,669 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 sorry i am dumb what is this? a roman parking lot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helxig 45,337 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I bet those property developers were PISSED that their money making scheme was put to rest because of a precious ancient discovery I'll be myself until they fūcking close the coffin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KORG 4,756 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 They came to see Britney and got there REAL early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A MESS 3,938 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 30 minutes ago, Helxig said: I bet those property developers were PISSED that their money making scheme was put to rest because of a precious ancient discovery they all need to stay mad lol this has to become a big natural and archeological park Генерал Марина Абрамовић Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,849 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 59 minutes ago, Helxig said: I bet those property developers were PISSED that their money making scheme was put to rest because of a precious ancient discovery I mean wouldnt u be if ur business was interrupted and permit money u spent was useless? Also i wouldnt call home building a scheme. Its actually a useful industry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Real Gaga 7,582 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Stupid Oreo said: sorry i am dumb what is this? a roman parking lot? It's actually a roman gay club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaeUrAnus 16,111 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Oooooo, I love Scarborough! Only 2 hours drive from me. In my messy era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOOK 76,406 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Stupid Oreo said: sorry i am dumb what is this? a roman parking lot? A Roman Holiday... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Meister 3,000 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 57 minutes ago, Not The Real Gaga said: It's actually a roman gay club Imagine how crazy it was back then in the Roman Bath houses... people having gay sex shamelessly in front of others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactic Mess 1,393 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Amazing discovery! Rome was something else, wasn't it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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