Archaeologists Unveil Finds in Rome Digs

[Primus Pilus]

A sixth-century copper factory, medieval kitchens still stocked with pots and pans, and remains of Renaissance palaces are among the finds unveiled Friday by archaeologists digging up Rome in preparation for a new subway line. Archaeologists have been probing the depths of the Eternal City at 38 digs, many of which are near famous monuments or on key thoroughfares.

 

Over the last nine months, remains

[Primus Pilus]

While these finds in particular are early medieval and Renaissance, I posted it in the ancient forum because of the relationship to existing ancient sites in Rome. In cities so full of archaeological treasures, it's no surprise that finds in various eras threaten those of other eras in the same location.

[Silentium]

While these finds in particular are early medieval and Renaissance, I posted it in the ancient forum because of the relationship to existing ancient sites in Rome. In cities so full of archaeological treasures, it's no surprise that finds in various eras threaten those of other eras in the same location.

True..Rome is a "layered" city. This is also the reason why we only have 2 underground lines while most european capitals have at least 10, with terrible repercussions on traffic and mobility, but that's the price to pay for having such treasures I think.

 

Mussolini wiped out a medieval and Rinascimento neighbourhood as well as several imperial buildings to build Via della Conciliazione and Via dei Fori Imperiali.

[Silentium]

For those who can read Italian, here is a link to Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma with the complete map of Line C and descriptions of all the findings.

 

Here are picture of the excavations in 3 areas:

 

Piazza Venezia

 

San Giovanni

 

Campo Marzio

 

Apparently what remains of Agrippa's cenotaph and the renaissance glass factory in Piazza Venezia will have to be demolished.