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Six hundred Roman coins, 40 broaches and a peculiar piece of metal lead Tony and the team to a Surrey field. Could the ancient metal be part of a Roman priests' sceptre, and if so, could there also be an unknown Roman Temple underfoot? `Time Team' has hunted Roman temples many times before and always failed to find them: could this be the dig that changes all that? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subsribe so you don't miss out!

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Is There An Ancient Roman Temple Of Relics Buried Under Surrey? | Time Team | Odyssey
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