Excavations on Dénia's central Avenida Miguel Hernández have unearthed remains of huge harbour buildings and warehouses thought to date back to the first century AD.
Archaeologists are studying an area of around 3,200 square metres along the length of the street in the hope of uncovering more hidden treasures giving further clues about Dénia's Roman past.
Their work has also revealed 10 tombs which they estimate were last used in the second or third century AD and which form part of the necropolis of the old city of Dianium, as Dénia was known around 2,000 years ago.
Other findings include a marble gravestone with an epitaph engraved on it, and the foundations of four Roman houses containing valuable artefacts such as coins and shards of pottery.
Author: Samantha Kett | Source: Costa News [October 12, 2011]
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| Roadworks uncover Roman buildings, coins and tombs [Credit: Coast News] |
Their work has also revealed 10 tombs which they estimate were last used in the second or third century AD and which form part of the necropolis of the old city of Dianium, as Dénia was known around 2,000 years ago.
Other findings include a marble gravestone with an epitaph engraved on it, and the foundations of four Roman houses containing valuable artefacts such as coins and shards of pottery.
Author: Samantha Kett | Source: Costa News [October 12, 2011]