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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 students, scholars, archaeologists, and heritage enthusiasts planning fieldwork or travel focused on the classical topography of the Roman Campagna.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive study of the Roman countryside from the Porta Collina to Castel Giubileo. Focusing on the Via Salaria, Nomentana, and Tiburtina roads, the author offers an in-depth exploration of the historical, archaeological, and topographical features of the region. The book examines the significance of the roads as arteries of transportation and commerce, shedding light on the development of Roman infrastructure and urban planning. The author combines classical sources with on-the-ground observations to reconstruct the landscape and identify sites of ancient settlements, villas, and tombs. The result is a detailed and nuanced understanding of the evolution of the Roman countryside, making this book an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Rome. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330664803_0
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