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

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

Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...

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

In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, archaeologists discovered the remains of a massive stone-lined basin, partly carved directly into the bedrock.

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Hidden beneath the sands of Egypt's Giza Plateau, three precisely engineered shafts have been rediscovered that may unlock access to a vast underground network whispered about by ancient Greek ...

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Lake Pontchartrain spreads before you like an endless inland sea. This delightful lakeside town boasts some of Louisiana’s most spectacular water views. The world’s longest bridge spans these waters ...

This 47-mile stretch of Highway 120 slices through the Sierra Nevada like a sculptor’s masterful cut, revealing California’s wild heart at 9,945 feet—the highest highway pass in the Golden State. The ...