The Tunnels That Uncover A City’s Ancient Past

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If you're a commuter in some of the world's major cities, it's likely that you go underground on a daily basis. But did you ever stop to think that every time you drive your car, or take a train through a tunnel, you're surrounded by the relics of cities past? That is the nature of digging in a city - though we might be doing it to future-proof our transport network or housing stock, as we burrow down through each layer of soil and rock, we uncover the everyday lives of those who went before. And with more construction happening than ever, archaeologists and geologists now play key roles in the planning and development of all major urban infrastructure projects.

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