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About Unearthing An Ancient Roman Fort In North Britain

In this episode of Digging For Britain, Alice Roberts catches the unearthing of a Roman altar dedicated to Jupiter that was originally carved in the 2nd century when Maryport was part of the coastal defences linked to Hadrian's Wall. 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.

Unearthing An Ancient Roman Fort In North Britain is presented by Odyssey - Ancient History Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 51 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
Unearthing An Ancient Roman Fort In North Britain
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History
Runtime
51 minutes
Language
English

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