Huge ancient Roman shipyard unearthed
Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 15:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A large Roman shipyard has been uncovered an ancient port in Rome called Portus, researchers reported. They found the remains of a massive building, dating to the second century, where ancient ships were likely built close to the distinctive hexagonal basin, or "harbor," at the center of the port complex.