Ancient Roman domus discovered at Amba Aradam site on Rome's Metro C line.
Construction work for Rome's Metro C subway line has unearthed a sprawling second-century domus, or residence, of an ancient Roman military commander, in what archaeolologists say is the first such discovery in the capital.The find, announced on 2 March, is located about 12 metres under Viale Ipponio and was discovered during works on the Amba Aradam station in the S. Giovanni neighbourhood of the city.
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The domus comprises at least 14 rooms, built around a central courtyard which contains the remains of a fountain. The intricate black and white mosaics and frescoed walls will now be dismantled entirely and removed temporarily - to allow tunnelling to continue - before being returned to their original location.
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In addition to delays caused by the discovery of archaeological remains, the Metro C project has been beset with difficulties since it started 28 years ago, from massive funding overspends to lengthy bureaucratic delays and abandonment of planned stations.
The driverless 18-km line currently runs from Pantono to Lodi, comprising 21 stations. With the impending open of S. Giovanni station, Rome's third metro line will connect with Metro A and, crucially, the central Termini train station.
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