Vienna: Archaeologists have unearthed three Roman military camp sites in Burgenland, Austria, which they say will rewrite the history of the Romans in the country.
Stefan Groh, the leader of the Austrian Archaeological Institute (OAI) team that discovered the sites, said that the three camp sites near Strebersdorf in Burgenland’s Lutzmannsburg municipality were along the old amber road, the main Roman trading road in the region.
Groh said that the objects found at the sites, which cover an area of two hectares, would lead to new understanding of the function of the Roman army.
“Our work in this area last year and this year means that the history of the Roman presence in this region and in Austria will have to be rewritten,” he said.
“Austrian archaeology is following an outstanding path. This find will only enhance the international reputation of Austrian archaeologists,” OVP Science Minister Johannes Hahn said.
Groh said that archaeologists used geo-radar and geo-magnetics, which can locate objects up to 70 centimetres below the surface of the ground, as well as the traditional method of digging to locate the sites.
ANI
First Published: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10:06