Ancient Tombs and Mysterious Shrine to Hercules Unearthed in Eastern Rome—What Secrets Lie Beneath?
“It is precisely in contexts like this,” said Daniela Porro, Special Superintendent of Rome, “apparently distant from the most famous sites of the ancient metropolis, that elements emerge that enrich the narrative of archaeological Rome as a sprawling city and that have contributed significantly to its development. The modern suburbs thus reveal themselves to be repositories of profound memories, yet to be explored.”
After reading about the Roman ruins that were found in Parco delle Acacie, learn the full story of why Rome fell. Then, discover the fascinating story of the Roman catacombs that snake beneath the city.














