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In Photos: Ancient Home and Barracks of Roman Military Officer

Summary: Archaeologists in Rome have recently discovered a 1,900-year-old home that would have belonged to a Roman military commander. It is located beside a barracks that housed Roman soldiers. The home has 14 rooms as well as the remains of a courtyard, fountain

Archaeologists in Rome have recently discovered a 1,900-year-old home that would have belonged to a Roman military commander. It is located beside a barracks that housed Roman soldiers. The home has 14 rooms as well as the remains of a courtyard, fountains and pools. The home was discovered during a construction project to expand Rome's Metro C line of their subway system.

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Credit: Ministero Dei Beni E Delle Attività Culturali Del Turismo

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Author:By Owen Jarus

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