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A significant archaeological find beneath the basement of an office building in London is providing an exceptional glimpse into the city's Roman past. Excavations have uncovered a substantial portion of London’s very first basilica, a public building central to the governance and administration of Roman Londinium, dating back nearly 2,000 years. 6 Ways Roman Engineers Were Way Ahead of Their Time Researchers discover secret recipe of Roman concrete that allowed it to endure for over 2,000 years An Unexpected Treasure Beneath a Modern Office Building The site of the discovery, located at 85 Gracechurch Street, was previously slated for demolition as part of a redevelopment project. Early investigations hinted at the potential presence of ancient structures, however, prompting the archaeological