October
16
/ 2025
Archaeologists conducting a preventive excavation in Zalaszentgrót, western Hungary, have uncovered extraordinary remnants of a lost Roman-era city that thrived for nearly three centuries. The discovery of three remarkably preserved 2nd-century wells, two still retaining their original wooden frameworks, provides the first tangible evidence of everyday life in the ancient settlement of Maestriana. The excavation, carried out by specialists from the Göcseji Museum in Zalaegerszeg, was commissioned by the National Archaeological Institute ahead of a planned construction project. According to Műemlékem.hu Magazine, this represents the first time researchers have discovered physical traces of domestic structures and craft activities from this enigmatic Roman settlement. Aquincum: Exploring the Ancient Roman City Under Modern-day Budapest Gorsium Archaeological Park: Once A Thriving Roman City
