The massive marble columns weigh over seven tons. The fourth column will be placed next week.
‘Mons Smaragdus’ was the only place in Roman Empire where emeralds were found.
The mosaic, which was found near the skyscraper known as the Shard. was likely part of a lavish “mansio” high market motel catering to the Roman elite
Ruins discovered there include the remains of a siege by Alexander the Great as well as a Mongol invasion.
The recent discovery confirmed for the first time that parasite eggs have been identified inside a Roman pot and were likely to have contained feces.
Thousands of commercial, industrial and domestic artifacts were unearthed at the site in southeast England, along with a cemetery with over 400 burial spots and decapitated skeletons.
Workers were digging out the terrain in order to begin construction on an Egyptian-funded housing project when the ancient ruins were discovered.
Christians should be aware that, whoever killed Jesus, if this tragedy had not happened they would have neither their religion nor their Salvation.
The city, also known by the name of Berea, was once home to a Jewish community, as recounted in the Bible's New Testament.
Among the findings are typical Roman cult artifacts decorated with figures and pagan symbols, which prove that they were likely the original property of Roman soldiers.