Santi Quaranta, Archaeological site in Benevento, Italy.
Santi Quaranta consists of Roman cryptoporticus ruins spanning over 500 meters, featuring vaulted galleries, corridors, and structures that extend both inside and outside Benevento's ancient city walls.
Originally constructed in the 1st century AD as a Roman public building, the complex was later reused in medieval times as the foundation for a church dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste before suffering damage during World War II bombings.
The site housed a medieval church dedicated to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, celebrated on March 9th, which became a center of pilgrimage and local devotion until the cult gradually fell into abandonment over the centuries.
The archaeological complex is accessible via Via Ursus in the Cellarulo district and can be visited during special events or guided tours organized by local volunteer associations, with limited parking available nearby.
Recent archaeological investigations using advanced technologies have revealed that the cryptoporticus served multiple functions throughout history, from Roman commercial activities to medieval religious practices, representing a remarkable example of architectural stratification.
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