New Tales of Old Rome (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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New Tales of Old Rome uncovers how modern explorers peel back centuries of history beneath Rome's streets. It follows a new push to reach deeper, older layers of the city.

In this volume, the author describes a long-running campaign to study Rome’s buried past. The work goes beyond surface ruins to seek the earliest imperial, republican, and even prehistoric remains, all while protecting the higher structures that sit above them.

A central project centers on the Forum and nearby sites, where scholars compare new findings with earlier explorations and discuss what deeper layers reveal about Rome’s long history. The narrative blends field discoveries, careful excavation, and the challenges of urban archaeology in a living city.

• How archaeologists weigh respectful preservation against the drive to uncover deeper layers


• Examples of finds from the Forum and surrounding areas across different eras


• The investigation into the grave of St. Paul and what it suggests about early Christian burial


• The method and goals of a multi-decade exploration program

Ideal for readers who want a concrete, accessible view of how archaeology uncovers Rome’s complex past.

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