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Day: September 12, 2013
Roman (?) Finds from Alexandria
Extremely vague item from Egypt Independent:
Alexandria’s antiquities department has discovered a new archaeological monument in the eastern area of the city.
Archaeologists revealed several items, including cisterns, pottery remains, and a headstone. The items were transferred to Alexandria National Museum. All items belong to the Roman era.
Mostafa Rushdy, head of Alexandria and Beheira antiquities department, said the discovery was found during an archaeological field survey to get permission for building there.
Rushy added that the discovery reflects the greatness of Alexandria, which was the second biggest city after Rome during the Roman Empire.
- New archaeological discovery found in Alexandria (Independent)
The item is accompanied by a photo which looks like a burial of some sort with pots that may or may not be Roman. The article itself is a translation from MENA, but I can’t track down the original source, alas …
This Day in Ancient History: pridiem idus septembres
- ludi Romani (day 8)
- 490 B.C. — battle of Marathon (another suggested date)
- ten years ago at rogueclassicism
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