Ancient medieval convent found beneath soccer field
Archaeologists in Roskilde, Denmark, discovered a well-preserved medieval convent beneath a modern soccer field using ground-penetrating radar. Built in the 13th century, St. Clare's Convent was demolished in the 16th century, but much of its underground structure remains intact. The site measures approximately 230 by 230 feet and is expected to yield artifacts related to medieval daily life, religious practices, and burials, offering new insights into the history of monasteries in the region.
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