3. September 2025|
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|3 months ago2000-Year-Old Roman Bridge Discovered in Canton Bern
Archaeological find reveals well-preserved oak structures and artifacts from daily Roman life
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- Archaeologists discovered a 2000-year-old Roman bridge in Aegerten, Canton Bern.
- The structure consists of over 300 oak piles preserved in groundwater.
- The bridge was in use for over 400 years, from around 40 BC to 369 AD.
- Artifacts found include shoe nails, axes, a fishing trident, keys, coins, and a rare wooden plane.
- The bridge was part of the Roman Jura transversal road near the town of Petinesca.
By The Numbers
300+
oak piles
2,000
years old
400+
years of use
40 BC
construction date
They Said
"The finds could provide valuable insights into everyday life in Roman times."
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