Time Trial

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What unusual tool did Phil use in excavating the Roman boat at Utrecht?

Some 40,000 nails were found in the Roman barge excavated near to the one that was partially uncovered by Time Team. What were they made of?

Utrecht was known as Trajectum in Roman times. What does the name mean?

The Rhine gets its name from the Celtic 'Renos'. What does it mean?

Why did the Romans import basalt blocks to reinforce eroding river banks on the Rhine near Utrecht?

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