Major Early Roman Fort Discovered in Italy

TRIESTE, ITALY—Phys.org reports that images created using information collected by Lidar technology revealed a Roman fort near Trieste, Italy, that has been dated to 178 B.C. The fort, called San Rocco, is said to be several decades older than any other Roman fort ever found. Two smaller forts have been discovered on either side of it. The fort may have been constructed during the second Istrian War, and could provide clues to the early days of the Roman army. The excavation of artifacts such as hobnails for military boots indicate the site was occupied until the mid-first century B.C. To read about a similar discovery in Germany, see "Caesar's Gallic Outpost."