2,000-Year-Old Roman Kitchen Unearthed in Spain Reveals Ancient Daily Life
Learn more about an ancient Roman kitchen unearthed in Northern Spain and what it can tell us about ancient domestic life during that time.
An ancient Roman kitchen dating back 2,000 years was recently discovered in northern Spain. The excavation, conducted near the town of Sasamón, uncovered the remnants of a domestic space within the ancient Roman city of Segisamo. The site's archaeologists have been studying Roman settlements in the region for the past decade, employing techniques such as drone-based remote sensing and ground-penetrating radar without resorting to physical excavation.
The kitchen structure, damaged by subsequent looting, exhibited mudbrick walls and stone foundations. A small elevated area within the room likely housed a kiln, accompanied by a thick layer of ash and charcoal. Fragments of tableware, cookware, storage containers, and pans, some of which exhibited non-stick coatings, corroborated the kitchen's function.
The kitchen's contents suggest a fusion of Italian and local Turmoga traditions, highlighting the diverse influences of Segisamo's inhabitants. The next phase involves further excavations to uncover the area's earlier Iron Age settlements, which may shed more light on the region's rich history.
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