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Ancient Roman Power in Stone: Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Water Basin at Gabii Near Rome1

Ancient Roman Power in Stone: Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Water Basin at Gabii Near Rome

Archaeologists from the University of Missouri have uncovered a monumental stone basin in the ancient city of Gabii, just 18 kilometers east of Rome — a find that may represent one of the earliest known examples of Roman monumental architecture. Built around 250 B.C., the vast basin carved partly into bedrock is believed to have