Archaeologists Discover Roman-Era Military Camp 7,000 Feet Above Sea Level

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman military encampment high atop a mountain range in the Swiss Alps located between eastern Switzerland and northern Italy, Live Science reported.

A “volunteer detectorist” discovered the site in 2023 located about 7,200 feet above sea level and overlooking a Roman-era battlefield. Experts from the Canton of Graubünden believe it dates back to the first century B.C. Researchers had previously identified the field as the first-known Roman battle site in Switzerland...