The Walbrook River, a tributary marking the western edge of early Roman London, has recently become a focal point for archaeological discoveries, including Roman skulls and artifacts.
The agora of Magnesia covers an astonishing 10,000 square meters and is one of the largest and best-preserved agoras in the ancient Mediterranean. Researchers are optimistic about uncovering many inscriptions.
Experts believe the relief served as a time marker, dating the structure to around 7000BC using sonar technology. That would make it one of the earliest known examples of prehistoric art on the continent.
Sophie Jackson, director of development at MOLA, stated, 'Finding substantial remains of the basilica is one of the most remarkable discoveries made in the City in recent years, and it has been described as the equivalent to discovering the Speaker's Chair in the Chamber of the House of Commons in 2,000 years' time.'
The Maltese temples may have served as navigational training sites for ancient seafarers, suggesting a blend of social and cosmological functions in their design.