The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts.

In regards to the basin, it likely had a ceremonial use, based on finds of pottery and oil lamps discovered very nearby.

In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by ...

What can an ancient water basin discovered near Rome reveal about construction, engineering and water management techniques that may be useful today?

The ancient Romans were revered for their architectural prowess, and their aqueducts remain a testament to their engineering acumen. As we face modern-day challenges of water scarcity in ...

Scientists have uncovered how Roman concrete has endured millennia. The discovery reveals an ancient technique that allowed ...

Archaeologists led by University of Missouri professor Marcello Mogetta have uncovered a massive stone-lined water basin in the ancient Roman city of Gabii, just eleven miles east of Rome. Built ...

Excavations at Gabii, 11 miles east of Rome, are offering archaeologists a chance to understand how Romans built in the 3rd ...

AN ANCIENT Roman “experiment” has been unearthed after more than 2,250 years. The stunning discovery was found just 11 miles east of Rome – and archaeologists say another mystery is ...

Nearly two millennia after the height of the Roman Empire, some of its structures are still standing. These marvels have stood the test of time, including the Pantheon in Rome; the Roman aqueducts in ...

Missouri archaeologists unearthed a “massive” 2,200-year-old Roman water basin near Rome, Italy, a university said and photos show. Photo from Marcello Mogetta via the University of Missouri On the ...