Ancient Roman Forum Discovered, Confirming 200-Year-Old Prediction [Video]

Researchers have uncovered the remains of an ancient Roman forum at an archaeological site in Spain.

The forum was revealed during excavations conducted at the ruins of Ocuri, a Roman city located near the modern town of Ubrique in the south of the country, by a team from the University of Granada (UG), a press release said.

Ocuri was built in a strategic location on the slopes of the Cerro de la Mora, a limestone hill, and provided excellent views of the surrounding areas. While recent research has placed its origins at least as far back as the sixth century B.C., the vast majority of the remains correspond to the later Roman era. During this period, it became an important regional hub, reaching its zenith around the second century.

The archaeological site was originally discovered toward the end of the 18th century by a local scholar named Juan Vegazo, who …