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Italy’s ‘Queen of Roads’ becomes country’s 60th UNESCO World Heritage site
The Appian Way, the ancient Romans’ first highway and a tourist attraction in modern Rome, has been added to the United ...
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Ancient Appian Way
The Ancient Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) has a history that dates back to 312 B.C. and includes the site of Spartacus' execution (in 71 B.C.), the tomb of Caecilia Metella, and many a Roman ...
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Ancient Roman Appian Way Is Italy’s 60th UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO acknowledged the road's significance, highlighting it as a testament to the advanced technical skills of Roman engineers. The Appian Way exemplifies the Romans' expertise in constructing ...
Greek Reporter13d
Ancient Greek Sanctuary Discovered During Railway Construction in Italy
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Greek sanctuary in Ponte during the construction of a high-speed railway in Italy.
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A Copper Age Settlement and a Hellenistic Sanctuary with Numerous Votive Offerings Discovered in Southern Italy
The development of modern infrastructure not only transforms the present but also allows for the rediscovery of the past.