Construction work for a new school in Frankfurt, Germany, has exposed a Roman sanctuary — part of the ancient town of Nida that once occupied today’s northwestern suburbs of the city — offering rare insight into religious life on the northern edge of the Roman Empire. Evidence suggests the existence of carefully designed and richly decorated structures. Researchers stress that such indications are extremely rare in Roman religious contexts and require cautious interpretation. Archaeologists in Frankfurt have uncovered a rare Roman sanctuary at the ancient city of Nida during construction of a new school. Researchers say the exceptional preservation and richness of the sanctuary make Nida one of the most significant Roman cult sites discovered north of the Alps.