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Rome uncovering ancient Julian dynasty relics near Holy Year site

An extraordinary discovery has been made in Rome, where tunnel construction is underway in preparation for the Holy Year. Relics from the Julio-Claudian dynasty have been found.

View of the Castle of the Holy Angel, near which the discovery was made
View of the Castle of the Holy Angel, near which the discovery was made
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6:12 PM EDT, July 5, 2024

The Italian Ministry of Culture announced the discovery made between the Castle of the Holy Angel and the Vatican. Previously, remains of an ancient laundry were also found in the same area of Piazza Pia.

Discoveries in the capital of italy

As explained by the Italian Ministry of Culture, during the process of relocating the laundry ruins, traces of a garden that directly overlooked the banks of the Tiber were found. It is a structure behind a travertine wall with terraces over the river. There was also a portico with columns, of which only the foundations remain.

Other archaeological discoveries made in the area, including Vatican Radio's headquarters, are roof decorations depicting mythological scenes. The archaeologists emphasize all these finds, dating from the era between the reigns of Emperor Octavian Augustus and Nero, are of immense significance and value.

Italian media notes that the results of these excavations are admirable and confirm that almost every construction site in Rome encounters remnants from ancient times. The announcements also ensured that this discovery would not cause delays in constructing the car tunnel.

A treat for archaeologists

Ancient literary sources provide many details about these finds. Philo of Alexandria, a Jewish writer and philosopher who died in 50 AD, wrote that Emperor Caligula received a delegation of Jews from that city—victims of religious intolerance—in the Gardens of Agrippina along the Tiber.

The historical description of the meeting place allows experts to conclude that it was discovered at Piazza Pia.

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