In previous research, it was always just not possible to prove that the watercourse was dug by humans, says Graafstal. Last April, it was announced that the bank was cut so sharply into the peat that it must have been done by humans. In addition, various Roman finds were found, such as shards of a roof tile. For archaeologist Graafstal, a breakthrough after more than 30 years of research.
Archaeologists find Roman canal in Leidsche Rijn: ‘I went crazy’
