Melvadius Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 ANSA reports on the discovery of a possible mansio in the Maremma Natural Park. Grosseto, July 15 - Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a complex in Tuscany they believe was once a bustling staging post on a major trade route mentioned by the ancient Roman writer Pliny. The building, which runs parallel to the River Ombrone in the Maremma Natural Park, was probably built in around 200 AD and functioned for at least a couple of centuries. The size and layout of the building, as well as its location next to a river and a major Roman road, has led archaeologists to conclude they have probably discovered a well-known 'mansio', or staging post. ....continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryaxis Hecatee Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 i'm a bit surprised because if it's truly 200AD+ then it can't be the one Pliny does speak about since he died in 79... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvadius Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 i'm a bit surprised because if it's truly 200AD+ then it can't be the one Pliny does speak about since he died in 79... They had the builders in for some light renovations and you know what happens then... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryaxis Hecatee Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 i'm a bit surprised because if it's truly 200AD+ then it can't be the one Pliny does speak about since he died in 79... They had the builders in for some light renovations and you know what happens then... ? well, yes of course but still either their are things the article does not tell (say some julio claudian money or structure) or the jump seems a bit too big, does it not ? especially if Pliny did speak of a bustling place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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