Remains Of Wooden Roman Bridge Discovered In Switzerland

The bridge over Switzerland's Zihl River was built by the Romans around 40 B.C.E. and connected important trade and transportation routes.

The remains of a wooden bridge that was constructed by the Romans over 2,000 years ago were recently uncovered by archaeologists in Aegerten, Switzerland. The structure spanned the Zihl River, which once flowed through the area, and its oak piles were preserved in silt and groundwater beneath the former riverbed for centuries.

The bridge, which was built around 40 B.C.E., was part of a key Roman route in the region. Now, more than 1,500 years after the Roman Empire collapsed, this discovery is revealing more about how its ancient officials controlled the furthest reaches of their territory.

The Ancient Bridge Over The Zihl River

During construction