Archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a 2,000-year-old basilica beneath a commercial building in London's financial district. This basilica, part of London's Roman forum, served as the city's first public building and likely functioned as a town hall. The excavation revealed extensive foundations made of flint and Roman tile, showing it was a significant structure in its time, potentially three stories high. It may have housed government administrative tasks, judging areas for magistrates, and possibly stored monetary resources, further emphasizing its importance in Roman London society.
The discovery of London's first public building, a 2,000-year-old basilica, reveals significant historical insights, highlighting its role as a town hall in Roman London.
Excavations have unearthed the massive foundations of the basilica, suggesting it was three stories high and the largest structure of its time.
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