The Intact 2,000 Year-Old Roman Boat Under The River Rhine | Time Team | Odyssey
Published 2022-01-28
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I think the best part is that the only reason we have it is because the barge was intentionally sunk to make an improvised levee. The Roman engineers knew that there in the bend of the river, it would fill up with silt and reinforce the bank for a long time. And sure enough, not only did it do the job they wanted, their plan preserved it for 2000 years. Remarkable.
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As someone who's studying archeology, and writing his thesis on Roman ships, this documentary came like a miracle of God for me:D
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It is so exciting to find ancient boats. Much more, I believe, than locating the foundations of ancient buildings. With the boats, you can really see the work that when into making them. Plus, there are only a small handful of preserved ancient boats in the entire world. I can't get enough of these.
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I love how passionate the guy, with what he's doing, who used spatula to reduce damage of the boat.
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Amazing find. But what blew my mind the most, is the extraordinary preservation of those fish traps. You can easily imagine bored Roman legionnaires weaving them in free time, hoping to catch some fresh fish to add to their military rations.
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I am so addicted to the Time Team. I watch everything I can find from them. So interesting and entertaining!
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It really sucks how archeologists and historians can't take over an entire site for as long as they need with no time limits. There's like liquid gold underneath our feet that will probably never be discovered for the next thousand years or if even it lasts that long..... It just makes me sad.....
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In 1981 several roman boats were found in Mainz, Germany inside the former roman harbour. Two universities, a large group of students, some archaelogists and historians used the dimensions of the wrecks to rebuild such a boat called Lusoria Rhenana. In 2011 with a well trained crew the ship reached a maximum speed of 7 knots and showed an astonishing manoeuvrability.
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...we've got a guy that does that with a pencil... Priceless.
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Great news! I live relatively close to Utrecht, I love to travel to places related to the Imperium Romanum and film them, I want more such videos!!! 😍 <3
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Spectacular episode. It sucks that the local government can't protect this in some way like as a scheduled monument (England) or a historic site (America) or how other countries do such things. Especially since all the archaeologists were totally stoked about it being so unique. I really enjoyed this episode!
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One of my favorite Time team episodes. This was fascinating.
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Absolutely fascinating! A very big Thank You to all involved!
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I'm guessing the metal spear head belonged to the "retired soldier" who became a shipper and took it with him as a memento from his soldering days. Imagine if it was from the actual spear he used in battles! To him, it would be a sacred souvinir; a tangible piece of his legacy; an object for his children and aquaintances to touch and marvel at as he tells war stories about how he used it in battles.
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Drawings and Graphics for this video are VERY helpful in clarifying the subjects discussed so Enthusiastically by the Archaeologists. Friends have told me that Nederlands Beer is EXCELLENT. I hope everyone satisfied their thirst.
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Bravo! Time Team never ceases to amaze, entertain, and enlighten!
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Rivers have shifted constantly over time. I was recently watching videos about the river boat Sultana tragedy north of Memphis, the ruins of which are no longer in the river, but under the soil of some Arkansas farmers field.
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Another amazing episode! Always so fascinating to watch :)
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Fascinating. Why the heck was this program never aired in the USA? AGH! Glad I found it now.
