Rome and Beyond
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A website about cultural and natural sites in Rome and surrounding areas
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Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pontine Marshes, ancient Norba boasts some of the best-preserved polygonal walls in Italy. The town plan is a rare early example of Roman orthogonal urbanism on difficult terrain, utilizing a system of terracing.
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#AncientSiteSunday
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October 19, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pontine Marshes, ancient Norba boasts some of the best-preserved polygonal walls in Italy. The town plan is a rare early example of Roman orthogonal urbanism on difficult terrain, utilizing a system of terracing.
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#AncientSiteSunday
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#AncientSiteSunday
By the first century CE, Pliny the Elder listed Norba among the extinct towns of Latium.
October 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
By the first century CE, Pliny the Elder listed Norba among the extinct towns of Latium.
The city's life was relatively short but intense. It was captured and almost entirely destroyed in 82 BCE during the civil wars by Sulla's general, Aemilius Lepidus. According to historical accounts, the inhabitants chose to perish by setting fire to the city rather than fall to the enemy.
October 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The city's life was relatively short but intense. It was captured and almost entirely destroyed in 82 BCE during the civil wars by Sulla's general, Aemilius Lepidus. According to historical accounts, the inhabitants chose to perish by setting fire to the city rather than fall to the enemy.
Norba became a strategically important Roman colony in 492 BCE, established primarily to protect the border with the Volsci people. It served as an important fortress guarding the Pontine Marshes.
October 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Norba became a strategically important Roman colony in 492 BCE, established primarily to protect the border with the Volsci people. It served as an important fortress guarding the Pontine Marshes.
#RomanSiteSaturday live from ancient Norba! Norba was a member of the Latin League and fought against Rome around the turn of the 5th century BCE.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#RomanSiteSaturday live from ancient Norba! Norba was a member of the Latin League and fought against Rome around the turn of the 5th century BCE.
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#RomanSiteSaturday The Vicus Caprarius archaeological site, known as the “City of Water,” is an underground complex in #Rome located near the Trevi Fountain. An insula, a domus and medieval dwellings coexist in this space
More here: romeandbeyond.altervista.org/vicus-caprar...
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More here: romeandbeyond.altervista.org/vicus-caprar...
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October 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#RomanSiteSaturday The Vicus Caprarius archaeological site, known as the “City of Water,” is an underground complex in #Rome located near the Trevi Fountain. An insula, a domus and medieval dwellings coexist in this space
More here: romeandbeyond.altervista.org/vicus-caprar...
#archaeology #history
More here: romeandbeyond.altervista.org/vicus-caprar...
#archaeology #history
Front piece of sarcophagus
with lion hunt scenes and the myth of Meleager.
Beginning of 4th century CE. From Grottaferrata, currently on display at Museo Archeologico dell’Abbazia di San Nilo
#Rome #archaeology #ReliefWednesday
with lion hunt scenes and the myth of Meleager.
Beginning of 4th century CE. From Grottaferrata, currently on display at Museo Archeologico dell’Abbazia di San Nilo
#Rome #archaeology #ReliefWednesday
October 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Front piece of sarcophagus
with lion hunt scenes and the myth of Meleager.
Beginning of 4th century CE. From Grottaferrata, currently on display at Museo Archeologico dell’Abbazia di San Nilo
#Rome #archaeology #ReliefWednesday
with lion hunt scenes and the myth of Meleager.
Beginning of 4th century CE. From Grottaferrata, currently on display at Museo Archeologico dell’Abbazia di San Nilo
#Rome #archaeology #ReliefWednesday
Mosaics from yesterday’s visit to the Roman site of Tres Tabernae, on the Via Appia. More on Tres Tabernae: romeandbeyond.altervista.org/tres-tabernae/
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#MosaicMonday #archaeology #history
September 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Mosaics from yesterday’s visit to the Roman site of Tres Tabernae, on the Via Appia. More on Tres Tabernae: romeandbeyond.altervista.org/tres-tabernae/
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#MosaicMonday #archaeology #history
Today, the site of Tres Tabernae is an important archaeological area. Excavations have brought to light significant findings, which offer insights into the ancient settlement. Efforts are underway to further explore and preserve this historical site (currently not open to visitors).
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today, the site of Tres Tabernae is an important archaeological area. Excavations have brought to light significant findings, which offer insights into the ancient settlement. Efforts are underway to further explore and preserve this historical site (currently not open to visitors).
The prosperity of Tres Tabernae waned as it was attacked and eventually razed to the ground by barbarians and later by Saracens in 868 CE. The inhabitants sought safety elsewhere, leading to the foundation of the nearby community of Cisterna.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The prosperity of Tres Tabernae waned as it was attacked and eventually razed to the ground by barbarians and later by Saracens in 868 CE. The inhabitants sought safety elsewhere, leading to the foundation of the nearby community of Cisterna.
The settlement became an episcopal see (seat of a bishop) in the early Christian era, but this function was later merged with the diocese of Velletri around the 9th century due to a decline in population. In the photos are the remains of the early Christian church unearthed here in 2024.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The settlement became an episcopal see (seat of a bishop) in the early Christian era, but this function was later merged with the diocese of Velletri around the 9th century due to a decline in population. In the photos are the remains of the early Christian church unearthed here in 2024.
According to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, St. Paul was met by a group of Roman Christians at Tres Tabernae during his journey to Rome, an event that gave him courage and is often cited as a key moment in the early Christian history of the region.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
According to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, St. Paul was met by a group of Roman Christians at Tres Tabernae during his journey to Rome, an event that gave him courage and is often cited as a key moment in the early Christian history of the region.
Tres Tabernae is mentioned in historical and religious texts highlighting its importance. The Roman orator Cicero stayed there and referenced the location in letters he wrote to his friend Atticus in the years 61 and 59 BCE. Tres Tabernae is also present on the Tabula Peutingeriana.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Tres Tabernae is mentioned in historical and religious texts highlighting its importance. The Roman orator Cicero stayed there and referenced the location in letters he wrote to his friend Atticus in the years 61 and 59 BCE. Tres Tabernae is also present on the Tabula Peutingeriana.
Tres Tabernae originated as a "mansio" or "mutatio"—a post station and rest stop for travellers on the Via Appia. Its name likely derives from the three taverns or shops that served travellers at this crossroads. The thermal complex in the pictures was part of the mansio.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Tres Tabernae originated as a "mansio" or "mutatio"—a post station and rest stop for travellers on the Via Appia. Its name likely derives from the three taverns or shops that served travellers at this crossroads. The thermal complex in the pictures was part of the mansio.
#AncientSiteSunday A glorious day in Tres Tabernae! Tres Tabernae (meaning "Three Taverns") was a significant ancient Roman settlement located on the Via Appia, approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Rome. A thread 🧵 #archaeology #history
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
#AncientSiteSunday A glorious day in Tres Tabernae! Tres Tabernae (meaning "Three Taverns") was a significant ancient Roman settlement located on the Via Appia, approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Rome. A thread 🧵 #archaeology #history
A sight to behold this morning at Parco Castelli Romani: Cyclamen hederifolium everywhere! It is a tuberous perennial known for its late summer and autumn flowers and attractive winter foliage. 🌷
#Rome #CastelliRomani #nature
#Rome #CastelliRomani #nature
September 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A sight to behold this morning at Parco Castelli Romani: Cyclamen hederifolium everywhere! It is a tuberous perennial known for its late summer and autumn flowers and attractive winter foliage. 🌷
#Rome #CastelliRomani #nature
#Rome #CastelliRomani #nature
The name of the tomb comes from the remarkable discovery of well-preserved floral garlands, made of lilies, roses, and violets, found on the bodies of the deceased. The discovery was particularly notable because the bodies of Aebutia and Carvilius had undergone a form of embalming or mummification.
September 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The name of the tomb comes from the remarkable discovery of well-preserved floral garlands, made of lilies, roses, and violets, found on the bodies of the deceased. The discovery was particularly notable because the bodies of Aebutia and Carvilius had undergone a form of embalming or mummification.
The Ipogeo delle Ghirlande is an important Roman tomb discovered in Grottaferrata, near Rome. The hypogeum contained two marble sarcophagi, both sealed. The sarcophagi belonged to a Roman noblewoman named Aebutia Quarta and her son, Carvilius Gemellus, who died at the age of 18.
#SarcophagusSaturday
#SarcophagusSaturday
September 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The Ipogeo delle Ghirlande is an important Roman tomb discovered in Grottaferrata, near Rome. The hypogeum contained two marble sarcophagi, both sealed. The sarcophagi belonged to a Roman noblewoman named Aebutia Quarta and her son, Carvilius Gemellus, who died at the age of 18.
#SarcophagusSaturday
#SarcophagusSaturday
Live from Palazzo Braschi in #Rome, visiting the exhibition dedicated to Yoshitaka Amano. If you are in Rome, love Japan and the works of Amano sensei (including the illustrations for the Final Fantasy game franchise) you won’t want to miss this exhibition!
#ローマ のブラスキ宮殿で開催される天野喜孝展！
#art #美術
#ローマ のブラスキ宮殿で開催される天野喜孝展！
#art #美術
September 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Fragment of a sarcophagus with a Maenad playing the tympanum (Tympanistria).
Urban workshop, Antonine period (160-170 CE).
Currently at the San Nilo Abbey Archaeological Museum in Grottaferrata
#ReliefWednesday #Rome #archaeology
Urban workshop, Antonine period (160-170 CE).
Currently at the San Nilo Abbey Archaeological Museum in Grottaferrata
#ReliefWednesday #Rome #archaeology
September 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Fragment of a sarcophagus with a Maenad playing the tympanum (Tympanistria).
Urban workshop, Antonine period (160-170 CE).
Currently at the San Nilo Abbey Archaeological Museum in Grottaferrata
#ReliefWednesday #Rome #archaeology
Urban workshop, Antonine period (160-170 CE).
Currently at the San Nilo Abbey Archaeological Museum in Grottaferrata
#ReliefWednesday #Rome #archaeology
The Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola is a masterpiece of Roman Baroque art. The most famous feature of the church is its magnificent ceiling, painted by the Jesuit artist and lay brother Andrea Pozzo. The main fresco on the nave ceiling is The Apotheosis of St. Ignatius.
#Rome #art #architecture
#Rome #art #architecture
September 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola is a masterpiece of Roman Baroque art. The most famous feature of the church is its magnificent ceiling, painted by the Jesuit artist and lay brother Andrea Pozzo. The main fresco on the nave ceiling is The Apotheosis of St. Ignatius.
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#Rome #art #architecture
Live from Vicus Caprarius in #Rome!
Visitors can explore the remnants of an ancient Roman residential complex, including a luxurious mansion (a domus) and an apartment building (insula).
It includes a massive water reservoir, or castellum aquae, which was part of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct (1st c. CE)
Visitors can explore the remnants of an ancient Roman residential complex, including a luxurious mansion (a domus) and an apartment building (insula).
It includes a massive water reservoir, or castellum aquae, which was part of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct (1st c. CE)
September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Live from Vicus Caprarius in #Rome!
Visitors can explore the remnants of an ancient Roman residential complex, including a luxurious mansion (a domus) and an apartment building (insula).
It includes a massive water reservoir, or castellum aquae, which was part of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct (1st c. CE)
Visitors can explore the remnants of an ancient Roman residential complex, including a luxurious mansion (a domus) and an apartment building (insula).
It includes a massive water reservoir, or castellum aquae, which was part of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct (1st c. CE)
#EpigraphyTuesday and an early #SpoliaSunday with this piece from the San Nilo archaeological museum in Grottaferrata. It is a slab with inscription of philosophical phrases. End of 1st century CE and reused in a window of the monastic church.
#Rome #archaeology #history
#Rome #archaeology #history
September 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#EpigraphyTuesday and an early #SpoliaSunday with this piece from the San Nilo archaeological museum in Grottaferrata. It is a slab with inscription of philosophical phrases. End of 1st century CE and reused in a window of the monastic church.
#Rome #archaeology #history
#Rome #archaeology #history
#FrescoFriday at the Campo Valdès Roman baths, Asturias, #Spain. Some frescoes were preserved in situ while others had to be recovered from collapsed sections of the building. These recovered paintings have been restored and are displayed on separate panels within the museum
#archaeology #history
#archaeology #history
August 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
#FrescoFriday at the Campo Valdès Roman baths, Asturias, #Spain. Some frescoes were preserved in situ while others had to be recovered from collapsed sections of the building. These recovered paintings have been restored and are displayed on separate panels within the museum
#archaeology #history
#archaeology #history
#ReliefWednesday at San Nilo abbey archaeological museum.
Funerary stele with reading boy
Ionian workshop (Asia Minor), 410-390 BCE, marble
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Funerary stele with reading boy
Ionian workshop (Asia Minor), 410-390 BCE, marble
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August 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
#ReliefWednesday at San Nilo abbey archaeological museum.
Funerary stele with reading boy
Ionian workshop (Asia Minor), 410-390 BCE, marble
#archaeology #history
Funerary stele with reading boy
Ionian workshop (Asia Minor), 410-390 BCE, marble
#archaeology #history