excavations at Verulamium

Excavations at Verulamium, the ancient Roman city near modern-day St Albans, involve carefully uncovering the site’s historical remains through systematic digging. Archaeologists remove soil and debris layer by layer to reveal structures like walls, roads, buildings, and artifacts such as pottery, tools, and coins. This process helps reconstruct the city’s layout, daily life, and history during Roman occupation from around AD 50 to 400. Findings provide valuable insights into ancient urban planning, trade, and culture, while also preserving the site’s heritage for education and future research.