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Roman necropolis to be open at Vatican City


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A Roman necropolis at Vatican City has been opened to the public. The site is thought to hold the remains of many working class Romans, including slaves and servants:

 

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https://www.npr.org/2023/11/18/1214000293/vatican-ancient-rome-necropolis

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Here’s another good article on the “Five facts about the newly-opened Vatican necropolis.”

 

https://news.artnet.com/news/5-facts-about-newly-opened-vatican-necropolis-2397775

 

Vatican unearths ancient underground cemetery — and now it’s open to the public

 

Vatican unearths ancient underground cemetery — and now it’s open to the public

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