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Archaeological excavations at the heart of London's political power have revealed remarkable prehistoric tools, medieval treasures, and architectural remains spanning six millennia beneath the Palace of Westminster. The discoveries, unearthed during restoration work, provide unprecedented insights into human activity at the site that predates even Stonehenge. Among the finds are over 60 struck flint tools from around 4300 BC, fragments of a Roman altar, medieval footwear, and perhaps most remarkably, the remains of a royal dining hall thought to have been lost to history. The ongoing investigation, conducted by the Museum of London Archaeology ( MOLA), forms part of the Palace's ambitious Restoration and Renewal program. These excavations are taking place across nine locations throughout the Parliamentary estate, from Black