Archeologists have discovered Remains of a Roman Fort on Friday. The Team Stumbled Upon Wooden Foundations Duration the Construction of A Viaduct between Katwijk and Leiden.
The discovered Remains Indicate A so-Called Principia, The Central Headquarters of A Roman Fort, Writes The Municipality of Katwijk. That Building Played An Important Role in the Daily Life of a Roman Camp. Among Other Things, The Administration was Kept here and the Money was Kept.
It is not Yet Clear Whether the Remains Actual Belong to a Principia. But According to the Municipality, The Foundations and Posts Found Can Provide New Information about the Layout of the Fort.
It Concerns A Roman Legion Camp With Space for About Six Thousand Soldiers. It dates from the Period around 40 AD. The Camp was in use for a short time, but finds of Wooden Towers and Gates Indicate that it was intended for a longer period of time. The Camp May Have Played A Role In The Plans to Conquer Present-Day England.
The Discovery was Made Duration Archaeological Research in Preparation for the Construction of a Bicycle Viaduct Over The N206 Between Katwijk and Leiden.