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1,800-year-old temple to Mars and statue of Victory unearthed at Roman military fort in Germany

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What happened

Archaeologists in Germany have found a temple to Mars, the god of war, next to a Roman Empire military encampment.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:37:20 UTC.

Why it matters

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