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5 days ago

Medallions of Pope Paul II found in Piazza Venezia

Bronze medallions from 1465 with Pope Paul II's effigy were ritually buried in foundations and later uncovered during Metro construction in Piazza Venezia.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Homes of working-class Romans' discovered during Rome metro dig

Excavations for an underground station in Piazza Venezia reveal remains of working-class homes from early Roman empire.
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