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About The Buried Ancient Roman Cemetery Inside A Dorset Hill | Time Team | Odyssey

Roman Cemeteries, bathhouses and more, these hills in Dorset have it all! Time Team are called in when a pig uncovers a Roman mosaic. What follows is an extraordinary slew of finds. Can Time Team uncover them all before their three days are up? 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.

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The Buried Ancient Roman Cemetery Inside A Dorset Hill | Time Team | Odyssey
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History
Runtime
49 minutes
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English

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