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The 5 Most Incredible Archaeological Discoveries of Recent Times

In the following video, we will highlight five incredible archaeological discoveries from recent times. One of the discoveries is that of an ancient Roman forum in La Cabaneja, Spain. Excavation has uncovered the most important part of a Roman city and where its most prominent political and religious institutions were located.

Another discovery is the excavation of the Temple of Zeus in Ephesus, Turkey, which was used for sacrificial ceremonies for the cult of Zeus. Harput Castle in modern-day Turkey is also mentioned, which has seen the decline and fall of many empires throughout history. The discoveries at Harput Castle have uncovered artifacts, architecture, and structures, as well as the former purpose of the ancient wooden bridge in Cepstow, Wales. Lastly, excavations in Tel Aviv University's city of David National Park have uncovered two mysterious installations found deep in the rock that are still trying to be interpreted.