'Extremely rare' 2,000-year-old bread loaf unearthed at Roman legionary camp
Archaeologists in Switzerland have discovered a 2,000-year-old charred bread loaf at the site of the Roman legionary camp Vindonissa. The well-preserved artifact, measuring 10 centimeters in diameter, is the first of its kind found in the country. Further analysis in Vienna will determine the bread's composition and provide insights into Roman diet and baking practices.
- ▪The bread was found during excavations in Windisch, Switzerland, ahead of a residential development.
- ▪It was discovered at Vindonissa, a major Roman military camp active around 2,000 years ago.
- ▪The bread measures 10 centimeters in diameter and about three centimeters thick.
- ▪Experts from the University of Basel conducted an initial assessment confirming it as likely Roman bread.
- ▪Additional laboratory tests in Vienna are planned to analyze its ingredients and preservation.
- ▪The find is described as 'extremely rare' and highlights the archaeological significance of the Vindonissa site.
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