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A "beautifully carved" ancient Roman stone coffin weighing ... adding to the costs of transportation. "These factors coupled with the central position of the burial within the cemetery points ...

Traffic above ground is bad, so the subterranean metro, or Metropolitana, is the quickest way to get around via public transportation. The metro in Rome, operated by Azienda per i Trasporti ...

By the first century, however, the need for capable men to run Rome’s vast empire was slowly eroding the old social barriers. The social structure of ancient Rome was based on heredity ...

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it continues to attract visitors who marvel at its historical significance and well-preserved remnants, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient ...