Construction has operated for more than four centuries and has been the main element of Roman infrastructure in the region.
Archaeologists in Jaegeren’s municipality discovered the remains of a wooden bridge from the Roman Empire. According to Armeonews, the found has been called one of the most important discoveries of Roman archaeological in Switzerland in recent decades.
During the research on the former channel of the Tsil River, more than 300 oak piles were found, which, thanks to groundwater, which was properly cared for. They served as the basis of a large bridge, built, repaired and rebuilt several times in centuries. Dendrological examination showed that the first structures appeared about 40 years BC. e., shortly after the conquest of Celtic Helvetia, and the late units were dating back to 369 years. e. Under the Emperor Valentinian I. Thus, the bridge was used for more than 400 years.
His role was strategically: he connected the arrangements, military camps and trade routes, and also led to the city of Petils – an important Roman transportation hub. From there it is possible to get to the capital of the Roman Helvetiya Avenikum (modern advances) or the city of August Ravric (adjacent to the basel). The bridge is part of the So -called “Roman transversion of Jura”, which connects rivers, lakes and main arteries of the Swiss Plateau.
In the former channel, archaeologists also found many artifacts: nails from shoes, horses, horse horse elements, axes, fishing, keys, and Roman coins. The real sensation is a large wooden-yellow block-a tool that is rarely preserved in this state.
It is important that the excavations are not confined to the construction project: archaeologists have worked on the planned pause.
We reminded, earlier reported that in Switzerland they found the ancient Roman road with unique artifacts.
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