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Detailed explanation-1: -An archaeological excavation has uncovered a Roman trading settlement in South Northamptonshire, England. (Courtesy of HS2 Ltd.) LONDON - A vast ancient Roman trading settlement has been unearthed in England, during routine digging work for a new high-speed train track.

Detailed explanation-2: -Archaeologists have unearthed a large Roman trading settlement while working on a railway project in Northamptonshire, England, reports Adela Suliman of the Washington Post.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is a Roman settlement near Puducherry which was established more than 2,000 years ago by a Roman trader to export Indian items like species and clothes to Italy,” Baldi said on the sidelines of an event held here last night to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India-Italy bilateral ties.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Founding of Rome The first settlement was built on Palatine Hill because it was easily defended. Over time, the six other hills around Palatine were also settled. As the settlement grew, it became a city. A public area was built between the hills of Palatine and Capitoline that became known as the Roman Forum.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ancient Rome began as an Italic settlement, traditionally dated to 753 BC, beside the River Tiber in the Italian Peninsula. The settlement grew into the city and polity of Rome, and came to control its neighbours through a combination of treaties and military strength.