First-time visitors to Rome are often surprised to see archaeological excavations going on right in the heart of the city. But the thing is -- if you dig down in Rome you are likely to find more Rome. The city has been built in layers for centuries, and that makes new construction in a thriving, growing city complicated. Check out eternallycool.net's report on the excavations in the middle of Piazza Venezia -- one of Rome's busiest intersections!
In reference to: Archaeologists Uncover the Athenaeum of Hadrian at eternallycool.net (view on Google Sidewiki)
In reference to: Archaeologists Uncover the Athenaeum of Hadrian at eternallycool.net (view on Google Sidewiki)