Papers of the British School at Rome, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

British School At Rome

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ISBN 10: 0332314812 ISBN 13: 9780332314815

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the enduring map of ancient Rome you can walk today.

This second installment of The Classical Topography of the Roman Campagna offers a detailed, field‑tested description of roads, bridges, temples, and villa sites around Rome. It blends careful observation with references to earlier scholarship, helping readers understand how ancient routes and structures shaped the landscape of the Campagna.

The volume presents concrete, on‑the‑ground information about sites along the Via Tiburtina and nearby routes, including the Ponte Terra and the Tempio della Tosse, among many others. It documents remains, measurements, road alignments, and the way later structures built over or near ancient roads relate to the original topography. Expect notes that aid visitors or researchers in tracing routes and identifying archaeological layers.
What you’ll experience

Ground‑level descriptions of roads, bridges, and villa platforms with measurements and historical context
Details about structures like the Tempio della Tosse and related inscriptions or finds
Discussion of how ancient routes connect to modern landscapes and how surveys were conducted
References to prior scholarship and sources to deepen research or field study

Ideal for readers who want a practical, on‑site perspective on how Rome’s outskirts were laid out and how today’s travelers and researchers can follow in ancient footsteps.

Ideal for students, scholars, archaeologists, and heritage enthusiasts planning fieldwork or travel focused on the classical topography of the Roman Campagna.

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