FfFfFfFF 58,118 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 A previously undiscovered section of Hadrian's Wall has been found during work on a water main in the city of Newcastle, northeastern England. The 1,900-year-old wall was uncovered under a busy road just outside the city center, according to a press release from utility company Northumbrian Water. Hadrian's Wall is a 73-mile stone frontier barrier stretching across northern England, built to mark the northern border of the Roman Empire. It was completed in 128 AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The newly-discovered section is made from large blocks of stone, which suggest it was built early in the project, as sections that date from later phases use smaller stones. Northumbrian Water worked with Archaeological Research Services to make sure the discovery is properly protected. "This is an incredibly special part of North East heritage and we are honoured to be a part of it," said Graeme Ridley, project manager from Northumbrian Water, in the press release. Source - https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/newcastle-hadrians-wall-scli-intl-gbr-scn/index.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Oreo 14,669 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 who is hadrian and why does he have a wall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Oreo 14,669 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Just now, Stupid Oreo said: who is hadrian and why does he have a wall omg nevermind looked uo the name translation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulture Kiari 3,433 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 So it's like a Trump wall served in an ancient city style? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A MESS 3,938 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kulture Kiari said: So it's like a Trump wall served in an ancient city style? it's the wall from a song of ice and fire Генерал Марина Абрамовић Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neroneau 1,017 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I think Hadrian was a hunty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
judaspriest 934 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 35 minutes ago, Neroneau said: I think Hadrian was a hunty He was a bit of a boy-lover, if that's your meaning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,118 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 49 minutes ago, Stupid Oreo said: who is hadrian and why does he have a wall 46 minutes ago, Kulture Kiari said: So it's like a Trump wall served in an ancient city style? The Hadrian Wall was an Ancient fortification built {super suprinsingly...} during the reign of Hadrian. It separated Roman Brittania (present day UK lands conquered and administered by the Romans) by the 'barbaric' free populations of the North. So it wasn't built to stop illegal immigration, but to defend those lands from northerners. Is important because, for a long time, it was the northern limit of the Roman Empire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic 20,830 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I feel like you could dig anywhere in Europe and find something ancient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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