Artefacts
The archaeological excavation undertaken between 2012 and 2014 was one of the most extensive ever to have taken place in London, and revealed new evidence of the area’s Roman origins. More than 14,000 individual artefacts were recovered, including 63,000 sherds of Roman pottery and three tonnes of animal bone, providing evidence of trade, consumption, food and industry. Each object tells a story and was made, handled, treasured, worn, consumed, lost or discarded by someone from Roman Londinium.

Temple of Mithras
See and experience the reconstructed remains of the Temple of Mithras. This is a faithful recreation of the ruin that was discovered in 1954 by renowned archaeologist Professor W.F. Grimes during the excavations carried out following the Blitz in 1941. The temple has been restored to capture the mystery and intrigue of the Roman cult of Mithras, who used to meet on this site. Haze, light and the sound of footsteps, chanting and secret whispers will transport you back to London AD 240.

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