Coal miners found the remains of a Roman boat that likely supplied an ancient frontier city and military headquarters.
Coal miners in Serbia have discovered the remains of a large wooden boat likely used by the Romans to supply a nearby city and military headquarters on the empire's frontier.
The wooden remains were buried in a layer of silt about 25 feet below the surface. The mine's coal seam is reached by cutting away the topsoil with a mechanical digger, and the wreck was found on the wall of the cutting. Related: Roman aqueduct and 'luxurious' burials unearthed during construction of underground parking garage in Serbia
"It is likely that the barge was towed from the shore or driven by oars, and in suitable situations the ship could also use the wind to move, using an auxiliary sail," the archaeologists said. It was an important trading hub and a regional center of Roman culture. Archaeologists estimate Viminacium had a population of up to 45,000 people, making it one of the largest settlements in the Balkans at that time.
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