• A Roman Amphora Reveals Sardine Consumption in Roman-Era Switzerland

    A Roman Amphora Reveals Sardine Consumption in Roman-Era Switzerland

    Archaeologists working at Gebenstorf, near the Limmat River in northern Switzerland, have uncovered the first archaeological evidence that sardines were consumed in Roman-era Switzerland, following the analysis of fish remains preserved inside a Roman amphora. The amphora was discovered during a rescue excavation carried out ahead of a residential construction project. The site lies almost…