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Pontifical Commission of Sacred Archaeology, Vatican archaeological research institution in Rome, Italy.

The Pontifical Commission of Sacred Archaeology maintains and studies Christian burial sites, catacombs, and early religious artifacts throughout the Italian territory.

Pope Pius IX established the Commission in 1852, allocating 18,000 francs annually for excavations and research of underground Christian sites.

The Commission manages a comprehensive photographic archive documenting Christian archaeological discoveries and ancient religious practices from the early centuries.

Researchers can access the Commission's headquarters at the Palace of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology on Via Napoleone III in Rome.

The organization oversees the Collegium Cultorum Martyrum, which specializes in studying and preserving ancient Christian martyrdom sites and related artifacts.

Inception: 1852

Website: http://archeologiasacra.net

GPS coordinates: 41.89669,12.47152

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:46

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