Horrea Galbae, Public warehouse complex near Aventine Hill, Rome, Italy
The Horrea Galbae contained 140 storage rooms on the ground floor alone, covering an area of 225,000 square feet in ancient Rome.
Built in the late 2nd century BC on land belonging to the Sulpicii Galbae family, these warehouses later acquired their name during Emperor Galba's reign.
The warehouses served as a central distribution point for grain, olive oil, wine, clothing, and marble, supporting Rome's population of one million inhabitants.
Archaeological excavations revealed concrete walls faced with opus reticulatum and large lead pipes bearing inscriptions from Emperor Hadrian's period.
Behind the Horrea Galbae stands Monte Testaccio, containing remains of 53 million olive oil amphorae, representing 6 billion liters of imported oil.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.87944,12.47528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:24
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