Ancient Roman Legionary Base Unearthed at Tel Megiddo

The 1,800-year-old base of the VIth 'Ferrata' Iron Legion, a unique archaeological find in Israel, promises to boost tourism.

A 1,800-year-old Roman legionary base of the VIth 'Ferrata' Iron Legion has been discovered at Tel Megiddo, near the ancient village of Kfar Othnay.
This is the only Roman military base of these dimensions that has been located and exposed in Israel.
The excavation was funded by the Netivei Israel National Infrastructure Company and is part of a major infrastructure project to expand and upgrade Road 66.
Archaeological finds include extensive architectural remains, roof tiles stamped with the VIth Legion stamps, coins, parts of weapons, pottery sherds, and glass fragments.
The discovery enhances the potential for tourism at this central location, near the National Park of Megiddo and one of the earliest known Christian prayer halls.