A wooden water pipe from the Roman era, dating between the 1st and 3rd century A.D., was discovered in Leuven, Belgium, during archaeological excavations for a new student residence. This is noted as the first Roman wooden water pipe found in Flanders, which presents vital insights into the area's ancient water supply infrastructure. The find, recovered from a canal layer, indicates Leuven's significance as an ancient settlement on a military road. The pipe will be conserved for further study, including dendrochronological analysis to understand its age and origin.
The wooden water pipe discovered in Leuven, dating from 1st to 3rd century A.D., is a remarkable find, as it is the first intact Roman wooden pipe in Flanders.
This discovery, located in a historically significant area near an ancient fording point, sheds light on the extent of water infrastructure in Roman Leuven.
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