Maintenance staff hit upon the remarkably well-preserved site by sheer accident as they attempted to expand the grounds’ sprinkler system in early 2018.
After a year of careful excavation, Rome archaeologists have unveiled the remains of an ancient Roman workshop at Palazzo Corsini in the Trastevere neighborhood.
Maintenance staff hit upon the remarkably well-preserved site by sheer accident as they attempted to expand the grounds’ sprinkler system in early 2018. The space quickly revealed itself to be a veritable treasure trove of artefacts that illustrate everyday life in ancient times: terracotta bowls, kitchenware, pots, and glazed ceramics along with the sprawling kiln they were made with have all been unearthed. Additional discoveries include lamps and hair clips fashioned out of bone and a passage covered in brick that most likely facilitated the flow of water from the Janiculum Hill into Trastevere. A nearby stockpile of amphoras, or earthen containers, probably used to transport oil and for water drainage, was also found.
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