NYT: Remains of possible medieval pilgrim shops found in Rome

[jungleboy]

An article in the New York Times today about excavations at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome contains this nugget:

And they unearthed the remains of a 10th-century road, and even older buildings, finds that suggest that from the sixth century A.D. through the high Middle Ages, this was a busy district. Archaeologists think the structures might have been shops serving pilgrims who stopped in the Christian sites that are believed to have sprung up in the area in that time.

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Ancient Roman Road’s Beginning Will Remain a Mystery for Now

P.S. @Wendy Werneth and I were married across the street from these excavations, at Santa Maria in Tempulo, a deconsecrated church dating to the sixth century.

 

[Pelerina]

mille grazie @jungleboy Fascinating and love the wedding connection. Bellissimo

 

[wisepilgrim]

I like to think of things like this when modern pilgrims comment about the over commercialization of modern pilgrimage. There has always been a network of merchants offering their services and support. It is a pity that they could not continue digging, I imagine the last 1.5m would be the most interesting.

 

[Corned Beef]

I imagine the last 1.5m would be the most interesting.

People still waiting in the queue?

 

[Anna&Michael]

An article in the New York Times today about excavations at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome contains this nugget:



Here is a gift link to read the entire article without a subscription:

Ancient Roman Road’s Beginning Will Remain a Mystery for Now

P.S. @Wendy Werneth and I were married across the street from these excavations, at Santa Maria in Tempulo, a deconsecrated church dating to the sixth century.

Thanks, fascinating stuff!

 

[Kirkie]

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An article in the New York Times today about excavations at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome contains this nugget:



Here is a gift link to read the entire article without a subscription:

Ancient Roman Road’s Beginning Will Remain a Mystery for Now

P.S. @Wendy Werneth and I were married across the street from these excavations, at Santa Maria in Tempulo, a deconsecrated church dating to the sixth century.

I made a cursory check, to try to find the reason for a street called Appian Way here in Dublin... thanks for the link. We tread on hallowed ground, no matter how far below the surface...