Located on the side of a highway in Gloucestershire, this archaeological dig site may have been a hub for travelers thousands of years ago.
The side of a highway outside Gloucester, U.K. might not be the place you’d expect to find thousands upon thousands of archaeological wonders.
“We knew that the area had clear archaeological potential, but the results of our fieldwork have exceeded all expectations,” said OCA project manager Alex Thomson in a. “We have been treated to some excellent archaeology that tells a fascinating story about this corner of the Cotswolds across thousands of years.”In a May 11 exhibition of artifacts discovered at the A417 project site, researchers said this roadside excavation point could be hiding even more wonders.
The diversity and rarity of artifacts found at the site is likely due to the amount of travelers from different areas who may have frequented the “service station.” The Cupid figurine,, is one of just 32 metal figurines found in Roman Britain that depict Cupid — and one of two such figurines found in Gloucestershire. OCA researchers say it was likely used as a token of love and passion.
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