Excavators working on a Roman wall.
When in Switzerland, too, it turns out.
The building wasdiscoveredin a gravel pit with some of the ancient bricks exposed.
Excavators working on a Roman wall. (Photo:ADA Zug, David Jecker)
Underneath the surface, the stone walls emerged.
In clear geometric lines, the building’s floor plan is a massive 5,000 square feet.
The view is undeniably gorgeous, with the Alps as a backdrop.
The layout of the building is easily seen. (Photo:ADA Zug, David Jecker)
The Romans in turn left behind fractured bits of glass from vessels, pottery, and coins.
The excavation of this site is remarkable as such sites are uncommon in pre-Alpine Swiss locations.
It is also well-preserved, demonstrating the role central Europe played in imperial trade.
The excavation site in Cham-Äbnetwald in front of the Alps. (Photo:ADA Zug, David Jecker)
Glass shards speak toproduction capacities, which were rapidly expanding commercially.
As work continues on the site, it is likely more insights will emerge.
The layout of the building is easily seen.
Roman coins, glass, and pottery found on site. (Photo:ADA Zug, Res Eichenberger)
The excavation site in Cham-Abnetwald in front of the Alps.
(Photo:ADA Zug, David Jecker)
Roman coins, glass, and pottery found on site.
A 1st century BCE silver silver denarius featuring an elephant stepping on a snake. (Photo:ADA Zug, Res Eichenberger)
